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Sustainably Managing Atlantic Fisheries
As a partnership of coastal states, we work together to protect essential marine species, ensuring vibrant fisheries, thriving communities, and resilient ecosystems, all through science-driven, cooperative management.
Meetings Calendar
Meetings Calendar
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Webinar
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Thursday, January 29
Horseshoe Crab Stakeholder Engagement Workshop on Management in the DE Bay Region
Thursday, January 29
Spinnaker Room at the Courtyard by Marriot Ocean City Oceanfront, Two 15th Street, Ocean City, MD
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Tuesday, February 3
Westin Crystal City, 1800 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
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Tuesday, February 10
Webinar
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POLICY: Promoting Sustainable Fishing Practices for the Atlantic Coast
The goal of fisheries management is to balance sustainable harvests that support the fishing and seafood industries while safeguarding the productivity and health of marine ecosystems. Learn more about our management program, dive into species-specific information, and explore our Action Tracker that offers detailed insights into ongoing challenges, management discussions, and the steps being taken to address them. Discover how ASMFC’s law enforcement program upholds regulations to protect our fisheries.
SCIENCE: Providing Robust and Actionable Science to Inform Management Decisions
Sustainable management of fisheries relies on accurate and timely scientific advice. Find out more about how the Commission conducts rigorous stock assessments to guide sustainable fishing practices. Delve into our work on fish ageing, conserving fish habitat, tagging, resource surveys, and the integration of multispecies and ecosystem approaches.
DATA: Producing Dependable and Timely Marine Fisheries Data
Effective management depends on quality fishery-dependent data to inform stock assessments and fisheries management decisions. Learn how state, regional and federal partners work to ensure accurate catch, effort, and biological data on Atlantic coast recreational, for-hire, and commercial fisheries through the ACCSP.
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Latest News & Resources
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Weakfish FMP Review – 2024
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Executive Committee Winter Meeting Materials — February 2026
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2026 Winter Meeting Final Agenda – February 2026
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Winter Meeting will be February 3-5, 2026 at The Westin Crystal City.
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2026 Winter Meeting Materials – February 2026
Combined materials for all Boards convening at the ASMFC Spring Meeting
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Atlantic Coast Fisheries Infographic
Graphic on the economic impact of Atlantic coast fisheries
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American Lobster Management Board Winter Meeting Materials — February 2026
Consider Annual Data Updates (T. Pugh, C. Truesdale); Jonah Crab Offshore Southern New England Indicators; American Lobster Indicators and Recruit Index for Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank (GOM/GBK) Stock; Technical Committee Report on Board Tasks (T. Pugh) Possible Action; Guidance on Management Strategy Evaluation for GOM/GBK; GOM/GBK Fishery Projections with Original Addendum XXVII Gauge Increases; American…
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ISFMP Policy Board Winter Meeting Materials — February 2026
Executive Committee Report (D. McKiernan); Review and Discuss 2025 Commissioner Survey Results (A. Law); Update from the Declared Interests and Voting Privileges Work Group (R. Beal); NOAA HMS Update on Recent Coastal Shark Actions (K. Brewster-Geisz); Consider Habitat Management Series Report on Atlantic States Shell Recycling (S. Kaalstad) Final Action; Review Noncompliance Findings (If Necessary)
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Spiny Dogfish Management Board Winter Meeting Materials — February 2026
Discuss Spiny Dogfish Accountability Measures Possible Action, Review Actions by NEFMC and MAFMC on the Spiny Dogfish Accountability Measures Framework (J. Didden), Consider Complementary Commission Action (J. Boyle); Set Specifications for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 Fishing Years (J. Boyle); Elect Vice-Chair
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Atlantic Menhaden Management Board Winter Meeting Materials — February 2026
Progress Update on Development of Draft Addendum II for Public Comment (J. Boyle); Advisory Panel Report on 2025 Single-Species and Ecological Reference Points Stock Assessments (M. Lapp); Progress Update on Technical Committee Tasking on Changing Environmental Conditions (C. Craig)
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Coastal Pelagics Management Board Winter Meeting Materials — February 2026
Review and Consider Approval of 2027 Atlantic Cobia Stock Assessment Terms of Reference (A. Giuliano); Review Next Steps and Timeline for Atlantic Cobia Management; Presentation of Specification Setting Process, Recreational Management Measures, and Confidence Interval Approach (E. Franke); Provide Guidance to Cobia Technical Committee on Upcoming Tasks If Needed; Consider Approval of Atlantic Cobia FMP…
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Winter Flounder Management Board Winter Meeting Materials — February 2026
Review 2025 Management Track Assessments for Gulf of Maine and Southern New England/Mid-Atlantic Stocks of Winter Flounder (P. Nitschke/T. Wood); Consider Management Response, If Necessary Possible Action Set 2026-2028 Specifications (T. Bauer); Review Technical Committee Recommendations (R. Balouskus); Review Advisory Panel Report; Consider Fishery Management Plan Review and State Compliance for the 2024 Fishing Year…
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Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board Winter Meeting Materials — February 2026
Consider Regional Distribution of Black Sea Bass Liberalization for 2026-2027 Recreational Management Measures Action; Consider Technical Committee Report (R. Sysak); Elect Vice-Chair
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Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board Winter Meeting Materials — February 2026
Review and Consider Approval of Addendum III State Implementation Plans; (E. Franke); Discuss Work Group on Future Striped Bass Management (E. Franke); Provide Guidance on Work Group Composition, Task Details, and Timeline; Discuss 2027 Benchmark Stock Assessment (K. Drew); Provide Guidance to Stock Assessment Subcommittee on Biological Reference Points and Spatial Management; NOAA Fisheries Report…
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