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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Consider Addendum VII on Atlantic Sturgeon Bycatch Reduction for Final Approval (J. Boyle). Revise Specifications for the 2025/2026 Fishing Year (J. Boyle) Final Action.
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Progress Update on Benchmark Stock Assessment for American Lobster (J. Kipp). Consider Annual Data Update of Jonah Crab Indices — Jonah Crab Offshore Southern New England Indices (C. Truesdale). Consider Lobster Conservation Management Team Reports — Area 2 Lobster Conservation Management Team Report (C. Truesdale). Update from Maine on Lobster Conservation Management Area 1 Gauge Increase (P. Keliher) Possible Action .
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