SAFMC Calls for Fishermens' Input on Upcoming Public Hearing Amendments on Dolphin Wahoo and Mackerel Amendments

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has scheduled public hearings in August to gather public input on several Amendments that may impact Mid-Atlantic and New England fishermen and other stakeholders.

Request for Proposals: Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Habitat Pilot Project Services

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) is seeking proposals to support the development of a report on current methods used in the identification of critical fish habitat areas in the US and abroad.

Council Meeting in Washington, DC: August 11 - 14, 2014

The public is invited to attend the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's August 2014 meeting August 11 - 14, 2014 in Washington, DC.

Deadline Extended for Commenting on Proposed Establishment of Delaware Special Management Zones

NOAA Fisheries has announced that it is providing 15 more days to comment on the proposed rule to implement special management zones for five Delaware artificial reefs.

New Dogfish Measures Effective August 14

NOAA Fisheries has announced that, effective August 14, it will be implementing new measures for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery (Amendment 3).

2014/2015 Monkfish RSA Awards Announced

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), in coordination with the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils (Councils), has announced 2014/2015 Monkfish RSA Awards.

Healthy Habitat: The Foundation of America's Seafood and Fisheries

Check out the new video by NOAA Fisheries' about the importance of healthy fish habitats.

New Recreational Measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup & Black Sea Bass Fisheries -- Effective July 7th

NOAA Fisheries has announced final 2014 recreational management measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass fisheries in Federal waters.

Department of Commerce Announces 2014 Appointments to the Regional Fishery Management Councils

The U.S. Commerce Department today announced the appointment of 22 new and returning members to the eight regional fishery management councils

NOAA Fisheries Announces Funding for NEAMAP Trawl Surveys

NOAA Fisheries has announced that, beginning in 2015, it plans to provide funding for inshore trawl surveys under the Northeast Area Monitoring and Assessment Program (NEAMAP).

NOAA FY14 Federal Funding Opportunity - Understanding Climate Impacts on Fish Stocks and Fisheries to Inform Sustainable Management

NOAA has released the FY14 federal funding opportunity, Understanding Climate Impacts on Fish Stocks and Fisheries to Inform Sustainable Management.

Five Special Management Areas Proposed around Artificial Reefs off Delaware

NOAA Fisheries is now seeking public comment on the following proposed measures to establish year-round Special Management Zones for all five Delaware artificial reefs; and to permit only hook-and-line and spear fishing in these areas.

Atlantic Bluefish 2014 Final Specifications

NOAA Fisheries has approved the 2014 final specifications for the Atlantic bluefish fishery.

Council Initiates Action to Open Black Sea Bass Fishery in Wave 1

During last week's meeting in Freehold, New Jersey, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council initiated a framework to consider opening the recreational black sea bass fishery earlier in the year in 2015.

Fishery Management Councils Respond to Oceana's "Wasted Catch" Report

The following letter was sent by the Regional Fishery Management Council Coordinating Committee in response to Oceana's "Wasted Catch" report. Click here to open the letter as a PDF.

June 2014 Council Meeting Summary

The following summary highlights Council actions and issues considered at the Council's meeting on June 10-12, 2014 in Freehold, New Jersey.

Announcement of Federal Funding Opportunity: 2015 Mid-Atlantic Research Set-Aside (RSA)

NMFS, with assistance from the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council), is soliciting proposals that address Mid-Atlantic RSA research priorities. The deadline for submitting proposals/applications is 5 p.m. EDT on Monday, August 11, 2014.

Council Meeting in Freehold, New Jersey: June 10-12, 2014

June 2014 Briefing Materials Are Now Available

Briefing materials for the Council's June 10-12 meeting in Freehold, New Jersey are now available.

Council and NOAA Fisheries to Hold Listening Session on Recreational Fishing Policy

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and NOAA Fisheries will host a public listening session on June 11th from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Freehold, New Jersey. Stakeholders are invited to attend the listening session in person or via webinar to provide input for NOAA Fisheries' new recreational saltwater fishing policy.

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