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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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Monday, April 28
Webinar
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Tuesday, April 29
Webinar
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Thursday, May 1
Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port, 433 Fore Street, Portland, Maine
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Thursday, May 1
Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port, 433 Fore Street, Portland, Maine
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.
Access the Action Tracker
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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Commission Business Session Spring Meeting Materials — May 2025
Consider Amendment 4 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Northern Shrimp for Final Approval; Consider Noncompliance Recommendations, if necessary
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Law Enforcement Committee Spring Meeting Materials — May 2025
New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement Case Study; Review and Discuss Commission Species, including Bluefish Uncertainty Tool; Review and Discuss Ongoing Enforcement Activities (Closed Session); State Agency Reports; ASMFC Website Review
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ISFMP Policy Board Spring Meeting Materials — May 2025
Review and Consider Conservation Equivalency: Policy and Technical Guidance Document; Progress Update on On-Going Stock Assessments; Executive Committee Report; Review Discussion Paper on Declared Interests and Voting Privileges – Issues 1 & 2; Law Enforcement…
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Advisory Panel Agendas and Summaries, Board Agendas and Proceedings, Presentations and Meeting Materials
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Northern Shrimp Advisory Panel and Section Meeting Materials — May 2025
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ASMFC Releases 2024 Annual Report
This report informs stakeholders on the use of federal and state funds provided to the Commission for FY 2024.
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MAFMC and ASMFC Approve Changes to Process for Setting Recreational Management Measures for Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish
The MAFMC and ASMFC Interstate Fisheries Management Program Policy Board (Policy Board) have approved modifications to the process for setting recreational measures (bag, size, and season limits), as well as the recreational accountability measures, for summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and bluefish. The MAFMC recommended these changes through a framework action, and the Policy…
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Atlantic Herring Area 1A Days Out Meeting on May 13
This press release announces a May 13, 2025 an Area1A days out meeting of the Atlantic Herring Management Board state members of Miane, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
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2021 Revision to the Adaptive Resource Management Framework and Peer Review Report
This document includes: (1) a summary of the ARM Revision results supported by the Peer Review Panel. The Terms of Reference Report (TOR) provides a detailed evaluation of how each TOR was addressed by the ARM Subcommittee and provides recommendations from the Panel for further improvement of the model in the future; (2) additional information…
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American Lobster Board Releases Draft Addendum XXXII for Public Comment
One virtual public hearing has been scheduled to gather input on Draft Addendum XXXII to Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster. The Draft Addendum considers repealing all Addendum XXVII measures pertaining to scheduled increases in gauge and escape vent size limits.
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