The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is responsible for management of fisheries in federal waters off the Mid-Atlantic coast.

Dover, Delaware
Joined May 2011
Seen our #commercialfishing performance measures website? Lots of great info like these for spiny dogfish in 2019: • 99 vessels • 2,456 trips • 706 days at sea • $3,170 total revenue per day at sea More on spiny dogfish: bit.ly/3sM28hy.
Report on COVID-19 impacts to fisheries is out. In our region, revenues exceeded the baseline in Jan & Feb, but were below baseline Mar-Jun for a cumulative difference of -$126M. Northeast report: bit.ly/2LCkJvP. Feature covering national impact: bit.ly/2XQTMXI.
Report on COVID-19 impacts to fisheries is out. In our region, 91% of seafood dealers/processors were impacted. Most common impacts include reduced operations/ hours and reduced sales to restaurants, retail, grocery stores. Report: bit.ly/2LCkJvP.
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The 2021 stock assessment schedule is out! Here’s what’s happening for the research track: • July: Haddock (all stocks) peer review • November: Illex squid & butterfish peer review Details: bit.ly/3bh4iPT.
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Today is the day (1/4/21). Reporting requirements for folks with South Atlantic Snapper Grouper, Atlantic Coastal Migratory Pelagics, or Atlantic Dolphin/Wahoo Charter/Headboat Permits are now in effect. fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast…
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S. 3051 the “America’s Conservation Enhancement Act,” has been signed into law today by the President. #fishhabitat Bill Announcement whitehouse.gov/briefings-sta… via @whitehouse
Deep down, some species of #Corals thrive in cold, dark waters. Explore @oceanexplorer's incredible deep-sea coral photo gallery! go.usa.gov/x7rvM
We asked @EatingEcosystem @fishermens_view @redsbest & other stakeholders/industry partners for their best seafood tips to empower the home chef in selecting & cooking our region's wild-caught seafood: bit.ly/32ajNUz. #Seafoodie #SeafoodMonth #EatSeafoodAmerica
Each year, we compile valuable information from 600,000+ fish collected by fishermen, scientists & observers. Information from muscles, gonads, stomachs, otoliths & other samples gives scientists a picture of the overall condition & health of a fishery: bit.ly/3iBRt2p.
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We study the size and age composition of fish populations so that we can: • Monitor fish stock abundance • Measure fishing activity impacts • Evaluate biological aspects of the ecosystem More about stock assessments in our region: bit.ly/2QrdAx7. #NEFSCScience
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Fishing industry: If you received an @UF Survey Research Center & #NOAA invite letter to participate in their online survey abt COVID19 impacts to fishing operations, please fill it out. Survey helps assess revenue losses & recovery for East Coast. Info: bit.ly/2ZUEzq8.
Join us July 29 at 2pm EDT for a special webinar with @NOAAFisheries’ leadership about what the new executive order on seafood means for expanding sustainable US seafood production. Registration required. Webinar sponsored by @SeafoodSource. Details: bit.ly/393j4Xq.
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The Responsible Offshore Science Alliance (ROSA) is seeking applications from recreational and commercial fishermen to join its Advisory Council. Apply by July 15: mafmc.org/newsfeed/2020/rosa…
From the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog survey aboard a commercial fishing vessel to the new assessment model developed with academic colleagues, partnerships make the 2020 surfclam assessment richer: bit.ly/2CxBWl5. #NEFSCScience
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We have partnered with the Seafood Nutrition Partnership on a new campaign called #EatSeafoodAmerica! This campaign focuses on the economic and health benefits of eating local seafood and supporting your local fisheries. seafoodnutrition.org/eat-sea…
The 2021 Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant competition is now open. The program funds projects to address needs of fishing communities, optimize economic benefits by maintaining sustainable fisheries, & increase opportunities to keep working waterfronts viable: go.usa.gov/xw9yd
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[FREE WEBINAR] How Do We Increase Consumption in the U.S.– Is It Time to Revisit the Idea of a National Seafood Council? When: Friday, May 29 @ 12 pm EST. REGISTER NOW >> bit.ly/36icE5q | #seafoodsource #seafoodconsumption #seafoodindustry #seafood
CARES Act Update! Our partner @ASMFC has set up a CARES Act resources webpage for more information about the next steps in how the $300 million will be distributed. asmfc.org/home/cares-act-res…
An economic study from @scemfis shows the East Coast #squid fishery generates some $243 million in total economic output for New England & Mid-Atlantic states. savingseafood.org/science/ne…