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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In May 2023, the Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board (Board) initiated Addendum II to Amendment 7 to address stock rebuilding beyond 2023.
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Interim Commercial and Recreational Management Measures
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The Atlantic Striped Bass Advisory Panel (AP) met via webinar on January 11, 2024 to discuss AP recommendations on the proposed options in Striped Bass Draft Addendum II to Amendment 7, and to review New Jersey’s conservation equivalency proposal. ASMFC staff provided the AP with an overview of the draft addendum background, proposed options, and a summary of public hearing comments.
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At the Board’s October 2023 meeting, it tasked the Technical Committee (TC) with compiling information on the lobster resource and fishery in and around the Northern Edge of Georges Bank. This task is in response to a potential action at the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) that is considering scallop fishery access on the Northern Edge of Georges Bank (see Figure 1). The Board requested information that could help characterize potential impacts on the lobster population and fishery in the area.
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Response to Board Task Following 2023 Stock Assessment
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The Coastal Pelagics Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened in the Jefferson Ballroom of the Westin Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, Virginia, via hybrid meeting, in-person and webinar; Wednesday, January 24, 2024, and was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by Chair Spud Woodward.
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The Spiny Dogfish Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened in the Jefferson Ballroom of the Westin Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, Virginia, via hybrid meeting, in-person and webinar; Tuesday, January 23, 2024, and was called to order at 3:20 p.m. by Chair Pat Geer.
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