Updates from CESS Species Representatives (S. Ebbin); Discussion of Draft Risk and Uncertainty Policy (S. Murray); Overview of ASMFC Processes (S. Murray); Discussion of ASMFC Socioeconomic Information Needs (S. Ebbin, S. Murray); Recess to Observe Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Board Meeting; Discussion of Committee’s Current and Future Role in ASMFC Processes (S. Ebbin)
Fisheries Science
Sustainable fisheries management depends on sound, timely scientific advice. The Fisheries Science Program delivers this through a rigorous, peer-reviewed stock assessment process, utilizing a mix of fishery-independent surveys and fishery-dependent monitoring, complemented by research from coastal state, federal, and academic institutions. The program also focuses on developing innovative scientific methods and enhancing state stock assessment capabilities, while coordinating and expanding collaborative research and data collection efforts.
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The purpose of this document is to improve the functioning of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission by providing guidance to all Commission technical support groups on the structure, function, roles, and responsibilities of Commission committees and their members. This document also provides guidance on the Commission stock assessment process.
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This document presents a summary of the 2018 benchmark stock assessment for summer flounder. The assessment was peer-reviewed by an independent panel of scientific experts at the 66th Northeast Regional Stock Assessment Workshop/Stock Assessment Review Committee (SAW/SARC 66) meeting in November 2018.
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This assessment of Atlantic bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) is an update through 2018 of commercial and recreational catch data, research survey indices of abundance, and the analyses of those data.
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Approved for Management Use by the Horseshoe Crab Management Board May 1, 2019
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This document presents a summary of the 2018 benchmark stock assessment for Atlantic striped bass. The assessment was peer-reviewed by an independent panel of scientific experts at the 66th Northeast Regional Stock Assessment Workshop/Stock Assessment Review Committee (SAW/SARC66) meeting in November 2018.
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Review Progress on Accountability/Validation (J. Simpson); Review and Consider Approval of 2020 Request for Proposals (L. Fegley)
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This document summarizes the 2019 benchmark stock assessment for horseshoe crab.
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