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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, October 27
Hyatt Place, Dewey Beach, DE
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Monday, November 3
Webinar
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Monday, November 3
Webinar
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Wednesday, November 5
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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 Menhaden Management Board Annual Meeting Supplemental 2 Materials — October 2025
Submitted Public Comments
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ISFMP Policy Board Annual Meeting Supplemental Materials 2 — October 2025
Revised Draft Agenda & Meeting Overview
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Atlantic Menhaden Management Board Annual Meeting Supplemental Materials — October 2025
Submitted Public Comments
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Sciaenids Plan Review Teams Meeting Agenda — November 2025
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Atlantic Coast Fisheries Infographic
Graphic on the economic impact of Atlantic coast fisheries
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Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board Annual Meeting Supplemental Materials — October 2025
LEC Meeting Summary; AP Recommendations on Draft Addendum III; NYSDEC Memo: Draft Addendum III to Amendment 7 – Proposal to Modify New York’s Closure Duration in Waves 2 & 6; Draft Addendum III Public Comment Summary and Submitted Comments
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ISFMP Policy Board Annual Meeting Supplemental Materials — October 2025
Staff Memo: Update on Cobia Stock Assessment
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Horseshoe Crab Management Board Annual Meeting Supplemental Materials — October 2025
Delaware Bay Ecosystem Technical Committee and Adaptive Resource Management Subcommittee Memo: Delaware Bay Horseshoe Crab Harvest Recommendation for 2026; Horseshoe Crab Adaptive Resource Management Subcommittee & Delaware Bay Ecosystem Technical Committee Meeting Summary September 2025
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Law Enforcement Committee Annual Meeting Supplemental Materials — October 2025
LEC Meeting Summary from October 2025; PDT/FMAT Memo: Law Enforcement Committee Discussion Document for Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Sector Separation Amendment
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Sciaenids Management Board Annual Meeting Supplemental Materials — October 2025
South Atlantic Advisory Panel Meeting Summary from October 2025
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ISFMP Policy Board Annual Meeting Materials — October 2025
Executive Committee Report (D. McKiernan); Committee Reports Final Action, Assessment Science Committee (J. Patel), Law Enforcement Committee (K. Blanchard), Habitat Committee (S. Kaalstad), Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (S. Kaalstad); Consider Fishing Year 2026 Coastal Sharks Specifications (C. Starks); 7. Update on North Carolina’s Pamlico Sound Trawl Survey (C. Batsavage); Update on On-Going Stock Assessments,…
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American Lobster Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — October 2025
Consider 2025 American Lobster Benchmark Stock Assessment Action, Presentation of Stock Assessment Report (T. Pugh), Presentation of Peer Review Panel Report (T. Miller), Consider Acceptance of Benchmark Stock Assessment and Peer Review Report for Management Use, Consider Management Response, if necessary; Consider Reports from Gulf of Maine States on Industry Surveys and Meetings (C. Wilson,…
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