NOAA Fisheries is proposing an information collection program for the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog fishery. The intent would be to collect more detailed information about individuals and businesses that hold fishery quota allocation in the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog individual transferable quota programs.
Longfin Squid Fishery Trimester 2 Closure
NOAA Fisheries has announced the closure of the longfin squid fishery for the remainder of Trimester 2. Vessels issued Federal moratorium longfin squid permits, with some exemptions, may not fish for, catch, possess or land more than 2,500 lb of longfin per trip or calendar day until Trimester 3 begins on September 1, 2014.
New Spiny Dogfish Management Measures Implemented
Extended Deadline for 2015 Mid-Atlantic Research Set-Aside Federal Funding Opportunity
NOAA Fisheries is extending the deadline for the Federal Funding Opportunity announcement number NOAA-NMFS-NEFSC-2015-2004064 for the Mid-Atlantic Research Set-Aside (RSA) program from Monday, August 11, 2014 to Tuesday, September 30, 2014.
Listening Session: NOAA Fisheries’ Northeast Fishery-Dependent Data Visioning Project
SAFMC Calls for Fishermens' Input on Upcoming Public Hearing Amendments on Dolphin Wahoo and Mackerel Amendments
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
Deadline Extended for Commenting on Proposed Establishment of Delaware Special Management Zones
New Dogfish Measures Effective August 14
2014/2015 Monkfish RSA Awards Announced
Healthy Habitat: The Foundation of America's Seafood and Fisheries
New Recreational Measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup & Black Sea Bass Fisheries -- Effective July 7th
Department of Commerce Announces 2014 Appointments to the Regional Fishery Management Councils
NOAA Fisheries Announces Funding for NEAMAP Trawl Surveys
NOAA 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
Atlantic Bluefish 2014 Final Specifications
Council Initiates Action to Open Black Sea Bass Fishery in Wave 1
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.