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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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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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ISFMP Policy Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Executive Committee Report (D. McKiernan); Joint Discussion with the MAFMC to Discuss Sector Separation Amendment Stakeholder Workshop Results (T. Bauer, C. Tuohy, K. Dancy) Possible Action, Provide Direction to the PDT/FMAT on Amendment Options; Update…
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Executive Committee Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
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Commission Business Session Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
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Law Enforcement Committee Annual Meeting Materials – November 2026
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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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Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP) Steering Committee Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Restoration Project Updates (S. Kaalstad), FY26 Projects – Active (A. Vidal, W. Duncan, USFWS), Review & approve final FY27 NFHP Project List (S. Kaalstad) Action; NFHP Activities and Fish Habitat Fund Update, 20th Anniversary Celebration; ACFHP Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Workshop Updates (E. Schneider); Opportunistic Project Funding; 2027-2031 Conservation Strategic Plan; Finalize and approve 5-year Conservation…
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Habitat Committee Annual Meeting 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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Spiny Dogfish Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Review Accountability Measures Proposed Rule (J. Didden) Possible Action
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Atlantic Herring Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Set Specifications for the 2027-2029 Fishing Years (E. Franke) Final Action; Set Quota Period for the 2027 Area 1A Fishery (E. Franke) Final Action; Consider Approval of Fishery Management Plan Review and State Compliance for the 2025 Fishing Year (E. Franke) Action; Update from New England Fishery Management Council (J. Cournane)
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Shad and River Herring Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Technical Committee Report (M. Jargowsky) Action, Consider Shad and River Herring Sustainable Fishery Management Plan (SFMP), Alternative Management Plan (AMP), and Habitat Plan Updates for the Delaware River Cooperative (Habitat Plan), Maine (American Shad SFMP), South Carolina (River Herring AMP), and Florida (American Shad SFMP), Review Sustainability Metrics for New York (River Herring) and South…
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Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Update on Revised Marine Recreational Information Program Fishing Effort Survey Estimates for Striped Bass (K. Drew); Discuss Work Group on Future Atlantic Striped Bass Management (C. Batsavage), Steering Committee Recommendations, Discuss Work Group Next Steps; Update on 2027 Benchmark Stock Assessment (K. Drew)
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Horseshoe Crab Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Review Delaware Bay Bait Harvest Specifications Possible Final Action, Review Horseshoe Crab and Red Knot Survey Data (J. Sweka), Consider Changes to Specifications for the 2027 Fishing Year (C. Starks); Consider Updates to Adaptive Resource Management (ARM) Framework Model Reward, Utility, and Harvest Policy Functions Action, Overview of Model Revisions Based on Stakeholder Input (J.…
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American Lobster Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Report from Management Objectives Process Steering Committee (C. Starks, J. Kipp) Possible Action; Technical Committee Reports (C. Truesdale), Annual Data Update of American Lobster Indicators, Progress on Lobster Technical Committee Tasks; Reports from Gulf of Maine States on Industry Surveys and Meetings (C. Wilson, R. Zobel, R. Glenn), Consider American Lobster and Jonah Crab Fishery…
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Coastal Sharks Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — November 2026
Updates from NOAA Fisheries on Ongoing Management Actions (K. Brewster-Geisz); Set Specifications for the 2027 Fishing Year and Beyond, Up to Five Years (C. Starks) Final Action; Presentation on Shore-based Fishing in North Carolina (S. Dowd); Discuss Drone Use in Shark Fishing (E. Burgess); Consider Approval of Fishery Management Plan Review and State Compliance for…
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