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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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Monday, July 20
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Monday, July 20
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Tuesday, July 21
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Wednesday, July 22
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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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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 Herring Area 1A Start Date Remains July 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Herring Management Board members from Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts met via webinar on July 17 to discuss the start date for the 2026 Area 1A (inshore Gulf…
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Atlantic Herring Area 1A Days Out Meeting Scheduled for July 17
Atlantic Herring Management Board members from the states of Maine, New Hampshire and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will meet via webinar on July 17, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., to discuss the start…
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Atlantic Sturgeon Data Workshop Agenda — August 2026
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Atlantic Sturgeon Data Workshop Webinars Agenda — July 2026
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Atlantic Coast Fisheries Infographic – 2023 Data
Graphic on the economic impact of Atlantic coast fisheries
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Delaware Bay Ecosystem Technical Committee and ARM Subcommittee Memo to the Horseshoe Crab Board — March 2026
Recommendations on Utility, Reward, and Harvest Policy Functions
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Committee on Economics and Social Sciences Memo to Atlantic Menhaden Board — Updated July 2026
Evaluation of potential employment and economic impacts resulting from a total allowable catch reduction
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American Lobster Technical Committee Memo — April 2026
The American Lobster Technical Committee (TC) met via webinar on April 10, 2026 to review and provide input on a proposal to modify the lobster fishery season closure in LCMA 5, as tasked by the Board at its February 2026 meeting.
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