The Council will hold seven public hearings in May and June 2016 to solicit public input on the Unmanaged Forage Omnibus Amendment. Written comments will be accepted until June 17, 2016.
April 2016 Council Meeting Summary
Federal Fishery Management Measures Approved for Blueline Tilefish in the Mid-Atlantic
Council Approves Changes to Scup Gear-Restricted Areas
SAFMC to Hold Q&A Public Meeting on Cobia Management - May 9, 2016
Mid-Atlantic Council Announces Funded Collaborative Research Projects
Free Safety & Survival Training to be Held in Montauk and Jones Beach, NY
April 2016 Council Meeting in Montauk, NY
Public Webinar: Spiny Dogfish Trip Limits
Mid-Atlantic Council Solicits Public Input on Blueline Tilefish Management
MSC Evaluation of the U.S. Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog: Announcement of Onsite Visit
NOAA Fisheries Seeks Feedback with Communications Survey
NOAA Fisheries is conducting a survey of commercial and recreational fishing industry stakeholders in the Greater Atlantic Region to gain a better understanding of your communications needs.
February 2016 Council Meeting Summary
The following summary highlights actions taken and issues considered at the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s February 2016 meeting in New Bern, North Carolina.
NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Amendment 17 to the Surfclam and Ocean Quahog FMP
Reminder: MAFMC Fishery Scientist Position Open Until 2/26/16
Woods Hold Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Accepting Requests for Travel Funding for ICES Annual Science Conference
Requests for Travel Funds by new U.S. participants due 15 June 2016. Learn more.