The Commission coordinates activities of state and federal fishery management agencies in order to improve the scientific basis of fisheries management decisions. These activities vary depending on the priorities and changing needs of fisheries mangers, but typically focus on broad scientific issues that can be applied to several species. Recent activities of interest include:

• Aging Standards
• Aquaculture
• Bycatch and Discards
• Circle Hooks

• Conservation Equivalency
• Invasive & Exotic Species
• Lobster Disease
• Protected Species

• Stock Assessments
• Tagging