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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.
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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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Public Hearing Presentation on Draft Addendum II to Amendment 2 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Red Drum
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Atlantic Herring Area 1A Days Out Meeting on September 18, 2025
Atlantic Herring Management Board members from the states of Maine, New Hampshire and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will meet via webinar on September 18, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., to discuss Season 2…
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Horseshoe Crab ARM Subcommittee & Delaware Bay Ecosystem Technical Committee Meeting Summary — September 2025
The Adaptive Resource Management (ARM) Subcommittee and the Delaware Bay Ecosystem Technical Committee (DBETC) met via webinar to review the most recent population estimates for horseshoe crabs and red knots, the harvest recommendations from the…
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American Lobster Benchmark Stock Assessment Review Workshop Scheduled for September 2 – 5, 2025, in Woods Hole, MA
The American Lobster Benchmark Stock Assessment Review Workshop is scheduled for September 2 – 5, 2025 at the Marine Biological Laboratory in the Swope Building on North Street, Woods Hole, MA
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Atlantic Coast Fisheries Infographic
Graphic on the economic impact of Atlantic coast fisheries
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Coastal Shark Specifications and Smooth Dogfish State Shares — 2026
The Coastal Sharks Management Board adopted coastal shark specifications for the 2026 fishing year based on the default federal regulations for Atlantic coastal shark fisheries. Effective January 1, 2024, NOAA Fisheries changed the federal regulations for Atlantic shark fisheries for the 2024 and future fishing years to automatically open the commercial fishing year on January…
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Overview of Atlantic Menhaden Assessment Update & ERP Benchmark Stock Assessment — 2025
This document presents a summary of two reports: the 2025 Atlantic Menhaden Single-Species Update Assessment and the ERP Benchmark Assessment. The ERP Benchmark Assessment was peer-reviewed and approved by an independent panel of scientific experts through the 102nd SouthEast, Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) workshop. The reports represent the latest and best information available on…
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2025 Annual Meeting Summary — October 2025
A summary of all the board meetings, press releases and motions from the 2025 Annual Meeting.
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ASMFC Sciaenids Board Approves Red Drum Addendum II
The Commission’s Sciaenids Management Board approved Addendum II to Amendment 2 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Red Drum. The Addendum updates red drum management, with the goal of improving efficiency, flexibility, and timeliness in implementation of new regulations and providing assessment advice. In addition, the Addendum modifies the fishing mortality for the…
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