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, February 19, 2013, and was called to order at 9:30 o’clock a.m. by Chairman Douglas Grout.
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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This Addendum establishes regional management for the 2013 recreational black sea bass fishery.
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February 19-21, 2013
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The Horseshoe Crab Technical Committee had a conference call to review and discuss the importation of Asian horseshoe crabs for bait on the East Coast of the United States. The meeting began with an overview of the issue, followed by a discussion of each state’s status. The TC discussed various concerns with the importation of Asian horseshoe crabs. Following these discussions, the TC discussed possible solutions or avenues to address the problem.
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