The Advisory Panel (AP) met on April 14, 2014 via conference call. The main agenda item discussed was to consider how the striped bass fishery would change if catch and release fishing were allowed in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ; 3-200m miles).
Advisory Panel Agendas and Summaries
Summaries of input and recommendations from advisory panels consisting of stakeholders, including fishermen, industry representatives, and conservationists.
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The Atlantic Herring Advisory Panel (AP) held a conference call to review Draft Addendum VI to Amendment 2 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Herring. This addendum complements the New England Fishery Management Council’s draft Framework Adjustment 2.
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The Advisory Panel (AP) met on April 30, 2013 in Portland, ME. The two main agenda items were (1) discuss recommendations for the 2013/2014 season; and (2) discuss next steps for northern shrimp management.
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Three members of the Winter Flounder Advisory Panel participated in a May 6, 2013 conference call to discuss winter flounder specifications for Gulf of Maine and Southern New England winter flounder. The AP members decided to submit a report with recommendations to the Winter Flounder Management Board based on the conference call discussions and additional input from AP members who were not able to make the call, via email.
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Consideration of Draft Addendum III for Final Action. Discussion of Specifications for Fishing Year 2013.
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The Coastal Shark Advisory Panel (AP) had a conference call to review Draft Addendum II to the Coastal Sharks FMP. The call began with the background and purpose of Draft Addendum II. The various options in the Addendum were then outlined and the AP discussed each issue at length.
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Input on Draft Addendum I
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The Advisory Panel met on November 19, 2012 to make recommendation to the Board on the Draft Amendment 2 to the ISFMP for Atlantic Menhaden.
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