The Horseshoe Crab Technical Committee (TC) met to review the 2013 stock assessment update for horseshoe crabs. The TC also reviewed the Adaptive Resource Management (ARM) harvest recommendations. States updated the TC on the status of Asian horseshoe crab importation in their state, and the TC also discussed promoting the use of artificial bait in the conch and whelk fisheries.
Fisheries Management
The Interstate Fisheries Management Program (ISFMP) serves as the core of decision-making, where species management boards establish regulations to conserve fishery resources, supported by an active participation framework. The ISFMP Policy Board oversees this, monitoring stock performance and policy implementation with representation from all member states and several federal agencies.
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The American Lobster Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened in the Presidential Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia, August 6, 2013, and was called to order at 11:10 o’clock a.m. by Chairman Douglas Grout.
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Addendum I establishes a two-year pilot program that allows states to reduce the minimum size limit of Spanish mackerel for the commercial pound net fishery to 11.5 inches from 12 inches for July through September.
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This Addendum addresses the habitat needs & concerns of Red Drum.
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Addendum VI is intended to compliment measures contained in the Council’s Framework Adjustment 2 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan (FMP).
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