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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.
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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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Stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in fisheries management. You can explore current issues, ongoing discussions, and the actions being taken to address them.
Latest News & Resources
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Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Report from Management Objectives Process Steering Committee (C. Starks, J. Kipp) Possible Action; Technical Committee Reports (C. Truesdale), Annual Data Update of American Lobster Indicators, Progress on Lobster Technical Committee Tasks; Reports from Gulf of…
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Horseshoe Crab Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Report from Management Objectives Process Steering Committee (C. Starks, J. Kipp) Possible Action; Technical Committee Reports (C. Truesdale), Annual Data Update of American Lobster Indicators, Progress on Lobster Technical Committee Tasks; Reports from Gulf of…
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Atlantic Herring Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Report from Management Objectives Process Steering Committee (C. Starks, J. Kipp) Possible Action; Technical Committee Reports (C. Truesdale), Annual Data Update of American Lobster Indicators, Progress on Lobster Technical Committee Tasks; Reports from Gulf of…
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American Lobster Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Report from Management Objectives Process Steering Committee (C. Starks, J. Kipp) Possible Action; Technical Committee Reports (C. Truesdale), Annual Data Update of American Lobster Indicators, Progress on Lobster Technical Committee Tasks; Reports from Gulf of…
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New StoryMap Highlights Revised ASMFC Guide to Fisheries Science and Stock Assessments
A new edition of the Guide to Fisheries Science and Stock Assessments is now available in StoryMap format!
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Coastal Sharks Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Updates from NOAA Fisheries on Ongoing Management Actions (K. Brewster-Geisz); Set Specifications for the 2027 Fishing Year (C. Starks) Final Action; Presentation on Shore-based Fishing in North Carolina (S. Dowd); Discuss Drone Use in Shark Fishing (E. Burgess); Consider Approval of Fishery Management Plan Review and State Compliance for the 2025 Fishing Year (C. Starks)…
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Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Approve Draft Addendum XXXVII on Scup Commercial Management for Public Comment (C. Tuohy); Review Black Sea Bass State-by-State Commercial Quota Allocation Performance (T. Bauer)
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Sciaenids Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Consider 2026 Atlantic Croaker Benchmark Assessment Action, Presentation of Stock Assessment Report (C. Schlick), Presentation of Peer Review Panel Report (D. Chagaris), Consider Acceptance of Benchmark Stock Assessment and Peer Review Report for Management Use; Consider Management Response to 2026 Atlantic Croaker Benchmark Assessment, if necessary Possible Action, Technical Committee Report on Addressing Marine Recreational…
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Status Of The Stocks Overview
Quick Guide to ASMFC Species Stock Status (Current as of November 2026)
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Guide to Fisheries Science and Stock Assessments — 2nd Edition
New edition of the Commission’s Guide to Fisheries Science and Stock Assessments in PDF format
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Applicants Sought to Conduct Phase II of the Pilot Regional Industry-based Bottom Trawl Survey
Proposals due by 11:59 PM on December 4, 2026
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