The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is one of eight fishery management councils responsible for the management of marine fisheries in the United States Exclusive Economic Zone. The council develops management plans for fifteen species of fish and shellfish off the coast of the Mid-Atlantic region. Learn more.
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Tuesday, December 16 – Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Five hearings will be held between December 2, 2025 and February 3, 2026, and written comments will be accepted through February 11, 2026.
Did you observe anything unusual or unexpected on the water this year? NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center is looking for industry input for the 2025 State of the Ecosystem Report. Send your observations to northeast.ecosystem.highlights@noaa.gov by January 9, 2026 to be considered for inclusion in the next report.