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Sustainably Managing Atlantic Fisheries
As a partnership of coastal states, we work together to protect essential marine species, ensuring vibrant fisheries, thriving communities, and resilient ecosystems, all through science-driven, cooperative management.
Meetings Calendar
Meetings Calendar
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Tuesday, October 21
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Monday, October 27
Hyatt Place, Dewey Beach, DE
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Monday, November 3
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Monday, November 3
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Our Programs
POLICY: Promoting Sustainable Fishing Practices for the Atlantic Coast
The goal of fisheries management is to balance sustainable harvests that support the fishing and seafood industries while safeguarding the productivity and health of marine ecosystems. Learn more about our management program, dive into species-specific information, and explore our Action Tracker that offers detailed insights into ongoing challenges, management discussions, and the steps being taken to address them. Discover how ASMFC’s law enforcement program upholds regulations to protect our fisheries.
SCIENCE: Providing Robust and Actionable Science to Inform Management Decisions
Sustainable management of fisheries relies on accurate and timely scientific advice. Find out more about how the Commission conducts rigorous stock assessments to guide sustainable fishing practices. Delve into our work on fish ageing, conserving fish habitat, tagging, resource surveys, and the integration of multispecies and ecosystem approaches.
DATA: Producing Dependable and Timely Marine Fisheries Data
Effective management depends on quality fishery-dependent data to inform stock assessments and fisheries management decisions. Learn how state, regional and federal partners work to ensure accurate catch, effort, and biological data on Atlantic coast recreational, for-hire, and commercial fisheries through the ACCSP.
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Stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in fisheries management. You can explore current issues, ongoing discussions, and the actions being taken to address them.
Latest News & Resources
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ISFMP Policy Board Annual Meeting Materials — October 2025
Executive Committee Report (D. McKiernan); Committee Reports Final Action, Assessment Science Committee (J. Patel), Law Enforcement Committee (K. Blanchard), Habitat Committee (S. Kaalstad), Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (S. Kaalstad); Consider Fishing Year 2026 Coastal…
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2025 Annual Meeting Agenda and Public Comment Guidelines
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American Lobster Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — October 2025
Consider 2025 American Lobster Benchmark Stock Assessment Action, Presentation of Stock Assessment Report (T. Pugh), Presentation of Peer Review Panel Report (T. Miller), Consider Acceptance of Benchmark Stock Assessment and Peer Review Report for Management…
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Executive Committee Annual Meeting Materials — October 2025
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REVISED: States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III
The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through Virginia have scheduled hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum III to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass, which considers management…
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Commission Business Session Annual Meeting Materials — October 2025
Consider Approval of 2026 Action Plan; Elect Commission Chair and Vice-Chair Final Action; Consider Noncompliance Recommendations, if necessary Final Action
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Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP) Steering Committee Annual Meeting Materials — October 2025
Monday, October 27, 2025 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
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Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — October 2025
Law Enforcement Committee Report on Commercial Tagging Program Ten-Year Review (J. Mercer); Consider Addendum III to Amendment 7 for Final Approval Final Action, Review Options and Public Comment Summary (E. Franke), Advisory Panel Report (E. Bochenek), Consider Final Approval of Addendum III to Amendment 7; Continue to Consider Addendum III to Amendment 7 for Final…
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Habitat Committee Annual Meeting Materials — October 2025
Habitat Management Series Updates (S. Kaalstad), Atlantic States Shell Recycling Report, Next Topic(s); Habitat Hotline 2025 Development, Topic, format, state updates, etc.; Review of ongoing and emerging Atlantic fish habitat issues, Considerations for Fish Habitat of Concern (FHOC) Updates; Roundtable State Updates & Other Business, Habitat and restoration activity highlights
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Atlantic Menhaden Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — October 2025
Consider 2025 Single-Species Assessment Update and Ecological Reference Point Benchmark Stock Assessment and Peer Review Report Action, Overview of Single-Species Assessment (C. Craig), Overview of Ecological Reference Point Assessment (M. Cieri), Presentation of Peer Review Report (S. Gaichas), Consider Acceptance of 2025 Stock Assessments and Peer Review Report for Management Use, Consider Management Response, If…
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Tautog Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — October 2025
Consider 2025 Tautog Stock Assessment Update (K. Drew) Possible Action, Consider Acceptance of Stock Assessment Update for Management Use, Consider Management Response, if necessary; Consider Approval of Fishery Management Plan Review and State Compliance for the 2024 Fishing Year (J. Boyle); Elect Vice-Chair Action
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Horseshoe Crab Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — October 2025
Set Delaware Bay Bait Harvest Specifications Final Action, Review Horseshoe Crab and Red Knot Abundance Estimates and Model Results from the Adaptive Resource Management Framework (J. Sweka), Set Specifications for the 2026 Fishing Year or Up to Three Years (C. Starks); Update on Stakeholder Engagement Process Planning for Evaluating ARM Reward, Utility, and Harvest Policy…
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Atlantic Herring Management Board Annual Meeting Materials — October 2025
Set Quota Period for the 2026 Area 1A Fishery (E. Franke); Consider Approval of FMP Review and State Compliance for the 2024 Fishing Year (E. Franke)
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