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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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Friday, February 27
Webinar
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Monday, March 2
Villas by the Sea Resort, 1175 N. Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
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Monday, March 2
In-person, ASMFC Offices, 1050 N. Highland Street, Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VBA 22201
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Thursday, March 5
Webinar
Our Programs
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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Atlantic States Shell Recycling – February 2026
This issue of the Habitat Management Series (HMS) serves as a resource on shell recycling programs for states and practitioners along the Atlantic coast. It highlights shell recycling programs across member states and offers recommendations…
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Atlantic Croaker Stock Assessment Workshop Agenda — March 2026
Technical Committee Memo: Recommendations for Distribution of 20% Liberalization for Black Sea Bass Recreational Management Measures
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Atlantic Menhaden Technical Committee Meeting Summary — January 2026
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Atlantic Menhaden Advisory Panel Meeting Summary — January 2026
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Atlantic Coast Fisheries Infographic
Graphic on the economic impact of Atlantic coast fisheries
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Proceedings of the Spiny Dogfish Management Board — May 2025
The Atlantic Menhaden Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened in the Jefferson Ballroom of the Westin Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, Virginia, via hybrid meeting, in-person and webinar; Thursday, August 7, 2025, and was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Chair John Clark.
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Proceedings of the Atlantic Menhaden Management Board — October 2025
The Atlantic Menhaden Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened in the Jefferson Ballroom of the Westin Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, Virginia, via hybrid meeting, in-person and webinar; Thursday, August 7, 2025, and was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Chair John Clark.
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Meeting Summary and Motions from the Joint Meeting of the MAFMC & ISFMP Policy Board — February 2026
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council met August 12-14, 2023, in Annapolis, MD. As part of the meeting the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (Commission) Interstate Fisheries Management Program Policy Board (Policy Board), Bluefish Management Board (Board), and Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Management Board (Board), met jointly with the Council to take action…
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ASMFC Begins Preparations for Benchmark Stock Assessment for Atlantic Migratory Group Cobia
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has initiated a benchmark stock assessment for Atlantic migratory group cobia to be completed in 2027. The goals of the assessment are to evaluate the health of the stock along the Atlantic coast from Georgia northward to inform management. While updating the stock assessment model and…
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Atlantic Striped Bass Methods Workshop Agenda — March 2026
Technical Committee Memo: Recommendations for Distribution of 20% Liberalization for Black Sea Bass Recreational Management Measures
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Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board Agenda & Meeting Overview — March 2026
Technical Committee Memo: Recommendations for Distribution of 20% Liberalization for Black Sea Bass Recreational Management Measures
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