A moratorium was imposed on the northern shrimp fishery for the 2014 season. Northern shrimp abundance in the western Gulf of Maine had declined steadily since 2006.
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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Guidance for the use of Social Science in Fisheries Management (M. Hall-Arber). Cost-benefit Analysis vs. Economic Impact Analysis in Fisheries (J. Holzer Bilbao).
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Review of Recommendations of FY2015 Submitted Proposals (T. Hoopes, R. Bellavance) Action
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Review Status of the Transition Plan for State Conduct of Angler Point Access Intercept Survey (G. White). Confirm Timeline and Process to Complete the Transition (L. Daniel/C. Patterson) Action.
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Chair Patterson will work with the Three Atlantic Fishery Management Councils to replace Bob Mahood as an Executive Committee Representative
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