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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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Thursday, July 23
Webinar
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Monday, July 27
ASMFC Offices, 1050 N. Highland Street, Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA 22201
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Monday, July 27
ASMFC, 1050 North Highland Street, Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA 22201
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Tuesday, July 28
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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2026 Summer Meeting Final Agenda
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2026 Summer Meeting Materials – August 2026
Combined materials for all Boards convening at the ASMFC Summer Meeting
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Commission Business Session Summer Meeting Materials — August 2026
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Committee On Economics and Social Sciences Summer Meeting Materials — August 2026
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Atlantic Coast Fisheries Infographic – 2023 Data
Graphic on the economic impact of Atlantic coast fisheries
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American Lobster Management Board Summer Meeting Materials — August 2026
Update on Management Objectives Process Steering Committee Progress (C. Starks); Consider Lobster Conservation Management Team 5 Proposal to Modify Season Closure (J. Clark) Action; Reports from Gulf of Maine States on Industry Surveys and Meetings (C. Wilson, R. Zobel, R. Glenn); Update on Request for Information for Alternative Gear Marking Framework (A. Murphy)
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Winter Flounder Management Board Summer Meeting Materials — August 2026
Update on Board Request for Information on Environmental Impacts to Winter Flounder Population Dynamics (R. Balouskus); Review New England Fishery Management Council’s Groundfish Specification Process (R. Frede, T. Bauer), Technical Committee Report (R. Balouskus) Possible Action, Potential Impacts of Increasing Bag Limit in Southern New England/Mid-Atlantic
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ISFMP Policy Board Summer Meeting Materials — August 2026
Executive Committee Report (D. McKiernan); Discuss De Minimis Policy Guidance (T. Kerns) Possible Action; Discuss Sector Separation Amendment Timeline and Stakeholder Workshop Process Possible Action (T. Kerns); Committee Reports Action, Committee on Economics and Social Sciences (J. Patel), Assessment Science Committee (J. Patel) Action; Fisheries Compensation Fund for Atlantic Coast Offshore Wind Program Overview and…
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Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board Summer Meeting Materials — August 2026
Consider Comments to NOAA Fisheries on its Document: Charting a Course for Striped Bass: Science and Regulatory Innovation for Offshore Aquaculture (E. Franke) Action; Consider Approval of FMP Review and State Compliance for the 2025 Fishing Year (E. Franke) Action; Update on 2027 Benchmark Stock Assessment (K. Drew); Review and Populate Advisory Panel Membership (T.…
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Atlantic Menhaden Management Board Summer Meeting Materials — August 2026
Consider Approval of Draft Addendum II on Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap for Public Comment (J. Boyle) Action; Review Committee on Economics and Social Sciences Report on Board Task, Economic Impacts to Bait Fishery from Changes in Total Allowable Catch (A. Scheld, T. Scott); Consider Guidance to Technical Committee on 2027-2029 Specifications (K. Drew)
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Coastal Pelagics Management Board Summer Meeting Materials — August 2026
Consider 2027 Total Harvest Quota and Recreational Measures for Atlantic Cobia (C. Tuohy, A. Giuliano) Final Action; Progress Update on 2027 Stock Assessment for Atlantic Cobia (A. Giuliano); Consider Approval of Atlantic Cobia FMP Review and State Compliance for the 2025 Fishing Year (E. Franke) Action; Update from South Atlantic Fishery Management Council on Spanish…
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Spiny Dogfish Management Board Summer Meeting Materials — August 2026
Consider Northern Region Conservation Equivalency Proposal Final Action, Proposed Weekly Trip Limit (J. Boyle), Review Committee on Economics and Social Sciences Report on Commercial Fishery (T. Scott)
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Tautog Management Board Summer Meeting Materials — August 2026
Consider Approval of Draft Addendum I for Public Comment; Measures to Address Changes in Stock Status for New Jersey-New York Bight and Delaware-Maryland-Virginia Stock Units (J. Boyle) Action; Review Risk and Uncertainty Decision Tool Scores (K. Drew) Possible Action
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