Meeting Summaries and Reports
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The American Lobster 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; Monday, May 1, 2023, and was called to order at 12:45 p.m. by Chair Jason McNamee.
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In 2022, the Horseshoe Crab Management Board (Board) appointed a work group to review and update the best management practices (BMPs) for handling biomedical catch. This document includes modified BMP, as recommended by the work group.
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The Horseshoe Crab Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened in the Jefferson Ballroom of the Westin Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, Virginia, a hybrid meeting, in-person and webinar; Wednesday, May 3, 2023, and was called to order at 1:10 p.m. by Chair John Clark.
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The Coastal Sharks Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened in the Jefferson Ballroom of the Westin Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, Virginia, a hybrid meeting, in-person and via webinar; Tuesday, May 2, 2023, and was called to order at 3:45 p.m. by Chair Mel Bell.
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This guide provides an overview of how fisheries regulations and management actions are established in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Included in this guide are descriptions of the agencies and organizations responsible for managing federal fisheries in the Greater Atlantic Region, as well as details on how, when, and where you can become involved by voicing…
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The Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened in the Jefferson Ballroom of the Westin Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, Virginia, a hybrid meeting, in-person and webinar; Tuesday, May 2, 2023, and was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Chair Martin Gary.
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The Atlantic Menhaden 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; Monday, May 1, 2023, and was called to order at 3:55 p.m. by Chair Mel Bell.
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The Sciaenids Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened in the Jefferson Ballroom of the Westin Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, Virginia, a hybrid meeting, in-person and webinar; Monday, May 1, 2023, and was called to order at 4:50 p.m. by Chair Chris Batsavage.
Other Initiatives
Recreational Data Collection
Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) collects recreational fishing data through various surveys to support stock assessments and sustainable management. Data is accessible online and aids in informed fisheries policies.
Fisheries Focus Newsletters
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July/August 2025 issue
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May/June 2025 issue
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March/April 2025 issue
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November/December 2024 issue
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July/August 2024 issue
Species Profile — Atlantic Herring. ACCSP is excited to announce the launch of SciFish.
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May/June 2024 issue
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January/February 2024 Issue
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