News & Resources
Explore recent news, management updates, and scientific reports to gain a deeper understanding of ongoing conservation efforts and sustainability strategies.
-
The 2023 Jonah Crab Benchmark Stock Assessment determined that the abundance of three of four Jonah crab stocks (Offshore Southern New England or OSNE, Inshore Gulf of Maine or IGOM, and Offshore Gulf of Maine or OGOM) has not been depleted to historical lows observed in the 1980s and 1990s. Data were insufficient to make…
-
A summary of all the board meetings, press releases and motions from the 2025 Annual Meeting.
-
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Winter Meeting will be February 3-5, 2026 at The Westin Crystal City.
-
Combined materials for all Boards convening at the ASMFC Spring Meeting
-
-
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Winter Meeting will be February 4 – 5, 2025 at The Westin Crystal City.
-
A summary of all the board meetings, press releases and motions from the 2025 Annual Meeting.
-
-
-
-
Prepared for the Commissioner Manual
-
The 2023 Jonah Crab Benchmark Stock Assessment determined that the abundance of three of four Jonah crab stocks (Offshore Southern New England or OSNE, Inshore Gulf of Maine or IGOM, and Offshore Gulf of Maine or OGOM) has not been depleted to historical lows observed in the 1980s and 1990s.
-
-
Updated 2024
-
The Habitat Committee drafted text descriptions of FHOC for each Commission-managed species drawing on information from the current description of FHOC in the FMPs, species fact sheets, other ASMFC publications, and current literature.
Get Hooked on ASMFC News
Dive into the latest updates and catch all the important news by joining our newsletter mailing list. Stay in the loop with meeting agendas, fisheries management news, and more.