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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, November 16
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Monday, December 7
Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Monday, December 7
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Tuesday, December 8
Hotel Viking, Newport, RI
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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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ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden Board Reduces 2027 and 2028 TAC and Lowers Chesapeake Bay Cap through Addendum II
Newport, RI – The Commission’s Atlantic Menhaden Management Board adopted further reductions to both the coastwide total allowable catch (TAC) and the Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap. The Board set the 2027 and 2028 TAC…
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Dr. Wilson Laney Receives Captain David H. Hart Award for Outstanding Contributions to Atlantic Coast Fisheries
From left: ASMFC Chair Dan McKiernan from Massachusetts, Captain David H. Hart Award recipient Wilson Laney, ASMFC Executive Director Bob Beal, and Awards Committee Chair Spud Woodward of Georgia
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ASMFC Horseshoe Crab Board Initiates Draft Addendum X to Consider Stakeholder Recommended Changes to the ARM Framework
Newport, RI – The Commission’s Horseshoe Crab Management Board initiated Draft Addendum X to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) to consider changes to the Adaptative Resource Management (ARM) Framework, including modifying the horseshoe crab…
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ASMFC Coastal Sharks Board Sets Specifications for 2027-2031 to Complement the Federal Default Season Start Date and Retention limits
Newport, RI – The Commission’s Coastal Sharks Management Board approved commercial fishery specifications for 2027 through 2031, matching the default season start date and retention limits as specified by the National Marine Fisheries Service final…
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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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Horseshoe Crab Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Review Delaware Bay Bait Harvest Specifications Possible; Consider Updates to Adaptive Resource Management (ARM) Framework Model Reward, Utility, and Harvest Policy Functions; Consider Approval of Fishery Management Plan Review and State Compliance for the 2025 Fishing Year
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Sciaenids Management Board Annual Meeting Supplemental 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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2026 Annual Meeting Supplemental Materials – November 2026
Combined supplemental materials for majority of Boards convening at the ASMFC Annual Meeting
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Habitat Committee Annual Meeting Supplemental Materials — November 2026
Committee Species Assignments (S. Kaalstad), Review and discuss previous species board and TC summaries; ASMFC Commissioner Survey Results (C. Brinton), Updated summary, Discuss next steps; Discuss ASMFC Habitat Priorities, Implementing commissioner survey results to inform 1-3yr plan; Continue ASMFC Habitat Priorities discussion; Finalize Habitat Hotline 2026 (S. Kaalstad); Commissioner Survey Summary, Feature Articles, State Updates,…
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