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The Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel Working Group will hold a series of meeting via webinar occurring every three to four weeks, approximately. During these meetings, the Working Group will continue their discussion on the Regional Industry-Based Trawl Survey (RIBTS) Phase 2 pilot project.
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Survey timing
The East Coast Coordination Group will meet via webinar to discuss planning for a 2027 governance workshop and other ongoing priorities.
To be posted
Staff Contacts:
Karla Gore (SERO), karla.gore@noaa.gov, (727) 551-5753
Kiley Dancy (MAFMC), kdancy@mafmc.org, 302-526-5257
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass and Bluefish Advisory Panels will hold a joint public meeting, via webinar, on Monday, November, 2026 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Staff contact:
Julia Beaty (lead for black sea bass): jbeaty@mafmc.org; 302-526-5250
Hannah Hart (lead for summer flounder): hhart@mafmc.org; 302-526-5263
Hayden Dubniczki (lead for scup): hdubniczki@mafmc.org; 302-526-5259
Webinar information will be posted prior to the meeting
Meeting materials will be shared when available
The Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet via webinar on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 9:00-12:00. The SSC will review the latest stock assessment information and make 2027-2029 Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) recommendations for Longfin Squid
Staff Contact: Brandon Muffley, bmuffley@mafmc.org, (302) 526-5260
Webinar information will be shared prior to the meeting
Meeting materials will be shared when available
The MAFMC’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass (SFSBSB) Monitoring Committee will meet via webinar Wednesday, November 4, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Staff contacts:
Julia Beaty (lead for black sea bass): jbeaty@mafmc.org; 302-526-5250
Hannah Hart (lead for summer flounder): hhart@mafmc.org; 302-526-5263
Hayden Dubniczki (lead for scup): hdubniczki@mafmc.org; 302-526-5259
Webinar information will be posted prior to the meeting
Meeting materials will be shared when available
The MAFMC's Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Monitoring Committee will meet via webinar on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.. The Monitoring Committee will develop recommendations for longfin squid specifications and associated management measures (including the butterfish discard cap).
Staff Contact: Jason Didden, jdidden@mafmc.org, (302) 526-5254
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The Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel Working Group will hold a series of meeting via webinar occurring every three to four weeks, approximately. During these meetings, the Working Group will continue their discussion on the Regional Industry-Based Trawl Survey (RIBTS) Phase 2 pilot project.
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Rockhopper Sweep Design
Initial Spatial Scope Discussion (if time allows)
Please note that the start/end times listed above are approximate, and other details are subject to change. Visit the SAFMC website linked above for the most up-to-date information.
Please note that the start/end times listed above are approximate, and other details are subject to change. Visit the NEFMC website linked above for the most up-to-date information.
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet December 15-17, 2026, in Annapolis, MD. Please check back for updates.
The Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel Working Group will hold a series of meeting via webinar occurring every three to four weeks, approximately. During these meetings, the Working Group will continue their discussion on the Regional Industry-Based Trawl Survey (RIBTS) Phase 2 pilot project.
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Spatial Scope Discussion
The Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) / Plan Development Team (PDT) will meet via webinar on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The joint FMAT/PDT will meet to discuss and develop the Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM) 3-Year Review in order to assess SBRM’s effectiveness. As time allows, there will be opportunities for technical-focused public questions in the middle of the meeting, and then again at the end.
Staff Contact: Jason Didden, 302-526-5254, jdidden@mafmc.org
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Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.
The MAFMC's Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Monitoring Committee will meet via webinar on Friday, September 25, 2026 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. The Monitoring Committee will primarily review previously adopted 2027 Specifications for Illex and Atlantic Mackerel.
Staff Contact: Jason Didden, jdidden@mafmc.org, (302) 526-5254
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Relevant materials are posted to the September 2026 SSC Meeting Page -see Atlantic mackerel and Illex 2027 Specifications Reviews
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) will host a stakeholder workshop on September 23–24, 2026, to discuss recreational sector separation options for the summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and bluefish fisheries. The workshop will be held at the Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel (1100 Old Elkridge Landing Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090).
The workshop will support development of a joint amendment considering potential changes to the recreational management programs for these species, including options for managing for-hire fisheries separately from other recreational fishing modes, as well as possible changes to permit and reporting requirements for the for-hire sector. Workshop discussions will primarily focus on the current draft range of options, including:
Recreational mode management approaches and guidelines
Potential Letter of Authorization program for federally-permitted for-hire vessels
Federal for-hire permit requirements and limited entry options
State for-hire permitting and reporting requirements
Input provided during the workshop will help inform continued development of management options for consideration by the Council and Commission later in 2026 and in early 2027.
The application window for this workshop closed on July 3, 2026. Individuals selected to participate were notified in late July.
If you have questions about the workshop, please contact Kiley Dancy at kdancy@mafmc.org.
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Comments during the meeting will be limited to workshop participants. Members of the public may submit comments on issues discussed during the workshop via this comment form: https://mafmc.knack.com/public-comments#rec-sector-separation-workshop/. Comments will be shared with the FMAT/PDT and the Council/Policy Board.
The Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) did not change the previously-adopted 2027 spiny dogfish Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC), which would be the same as the 2026 ABC. No Monitoring Committee members had operational issues to raise relevant to changing other previously-adopted 2027 specifications, which would also remain the same as 2026, so this meeting was canceled.
Reviewing the 2027 specifications is still an agenda item for the Council’s October 2026 Meeting, and public comments are accepted before and at that meeting (see meeting link for comment instructions).
Staff Contact: Jason Didden, jdidden@mafmc.org, (302) 526-5254
The Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel Working Group will hold a series of meeting via webinar occurring every three to four weeks, approximately. During these meetings, the Working Group will continue their discussion on the Regional Industry-Based Trawl Survey (RIBTS) Phase 2 pilot project.
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RIBTS Request for Proposal update
Debrief from RIBTS presentation during the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) meeting
Review and prioritized RIBTS Phase II planning tasks
Review draft agenda items for the remainder of the 2026 Working Group meetings
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Please note that the start/end times listed above are approximate, and other details are subject to change. Visit the SAFMC website linked above for the most up-to-date information.
The Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) / Plan Development Team (PDT) will meet via webinar on Monday, August 31, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The joint FMAT/PDT will meet to discuss and develop the Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM) 3-Year Review in order to assess SBRM’s effectiveness. As time allows, there will be opportunities for technical-focused public questions in the middle of the meeting, and then again at the end.
Staff Contact: Jason Didden, 302-526-5254, jdidden@mafmc.org
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Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.
The Council’s and ASMFC’s joint Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT)/Plan Development Team (PDT) for the Recreational Sector Separation Amendment will meet via Webinar on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 9am-12pm. The group will discuss workshop plans and continue discussions of developing alternatives for this action.
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The Spiny Dogfish Advisory Panel will hold a meeting via webinar on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Staff Contact: Jason Didden, jdidden@mafmc.org, (302) 526-5254
A peer review panel will meet August 3-7, 2026, to review the research track stock assessment for longfin squid. Please visit the meeting page linked below for an agenda and webinar connection details (scroll down to the “Schedule” section). This meeting is open to the public.
**** Please note that stock assessment meetings are hosted by the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Webinar connection information for these meetings is only available on the meeting page (linked above) and will not be posted on the Council calendar. ***
Research track assessments evaluate new datasets that can either inform or be used in new or existing stock assessment models. Unlike management track assessments, which are driven by the need to meet specific management timelines, research track assessments are carried out over longer time frames and with fewer requirements for using the most recent data. The research track is intended to be the opportunity for extensive and comprehensive research and analysis.
Working groups carry out the analytical work required for the stock assessment, including developing and implementing the research plan and terms of reference, conducting the necessary research, compiling the results to inform the research track effort, and incorporating other information and public input as appropriate.
After the working group has completed its work, a peer review panel will be convened to conduct a comprehensive review of the research track assessment.
Typically, research track outputs are incorporated into future management track assessments (as opposed to directly informing management decisions). For this reason, research track assessments are often scheduled to have management track assessments in the following year, which ensures immediate application of the research results with the inclusion of the most recent data in a management track assessment.
The Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel Working Group will hold a series of meeting via webinar occurring every three to four weeks, approximately. During these meetings, the Working Group will continue their discussion on the Regional Industry-Based Trawl Survey (RIBTS) Phase 2 pilot project.
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Data Acquisition System for Phase II RIBTS
Data Positions for Phase II RIBTS
Equipment Purchases for Phase II RIBTS
Phase II RIBTS RFP Logistics
The Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) / Plan Development Team (PDT) will meet via webinar on Monday, July 27, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The joint FMAT/PDT will meet to discuss and develop the Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM) 3-Year Review in order to assess SBRM’s effectiveness. As time allows, there will be opportunities for technical-focused public questions in the middle of the meeting, and then again at the end.
Staff Contact: Jason Didden, 302-526-5254, jdidden@mafmc.org
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Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.
The MAFMC's Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Monitoring Committee will meet via webinar on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
During this meeting the Monitoring Committee will review recent fishery information and recommendations from the Advisory Panel, Scientific and Statistical Committee, and staff. The Monitoring Committee will then review previously adopted 2027 catch and landings limits and other management measures for Atlantic chub mackerel and recommend changes if needed. They will also recommend 2027-2029 catch and landings limits and other management measures, including trip limits, for butterfish.
Staff Contact: Jason Didden, jdidden@mafmc.org, (302) 526-5254
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See species-relevant materials at: https://www.mafmc.org/ssc-meetings/july-2026
Also see https://www.mafmc.org/s/MC-role-summary-updated_2026-05-11.pdf, which describes the role of Monitoring Committees
The ABCs recommended by the SSC on July 16 for butterfish were 13,565 metric tons (MT) for 2027, 13,294 MT for 2028, and 13,028 MT for 2029 (2026 ABC = 13,842 MT). The current chub mackerel ABC was not changed.
The Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils will hold a public meeting of a Joint Blueline Tilefish Subcommittee. The meeting will be held via webinar on Monday July 20, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Staff Contacts: Hannah Hart (302-526-5263, hhart@mafmc.org)
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South Atlantic Deepwater Longline (SADL) Survey 2025 Blueline Tilefish CPUE Map
Commercial and Recreational Information by Region
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's (MAFMC) Bluefish Monitoring Committee will hold a public meeting via webinar on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Staff Contact: Jose Montanez: jmontanez@mafmc.org; 302-526-5258
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2026 Data Update, Unit Stock of Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix
Supplementals Materials
The MAFMC’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass (SFSBSB) Monitoring Committee will meet via webinar Monday, July 20, 2026 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
During this meeting the Monitoring Committee will review recent fishery information and recommendations from the Advisory Panel, Scientific and Statistical Committee, and staff. The Monitoring Committee will then review previously adopted 2027 commercial and recreational annual catch limits, annual catch targets, commercial quotas, commercial measures, and recreational harvest limits for all three species and recommend changes if needed.
Staff contacts:
Julia Beaty (lead for black sea bass): jbeaty@mafmc.org; 302-526-5250
Hannah Hart (lead for summer flounder): hhart@mafmc.org; 302-526-5263
Hayden Dubniczki (lead for scup): hdubniczki@mafmc.org; 302-526-5259
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Summer Flounder
Black Sea Bass
Scup
Analysis of Commercial Scup Winter I 1,000-Pound Trip Limit Alternatives
2026 Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass Advisory Panel Fishery Performance Report
Supplemental
The Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils will hold a public meeting of a Joint Blueline Tilefish Subcommittee. The meeting will be held via webinar on Monday July 20, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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South Atlantic Deepwater Longline (SADL) Survey 2025 Blueline Tilefish CPUE Map
Commercial and Recreational Information by Region
The Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils will hold a public meeting of their joint Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel on Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in New Bedford, MA. (New Bedford Port Authority Office - 123 Macarthur Drive, New Bedford, MA, 02740)
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The Commercial Scup Winter I Framework Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) will meet via webinar on Tuesday, July 7, from 10 am to 12 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to continue developing potential management alternatives for this action. The Council has prioritized an expedited timeline for this action to ensure that any regulatory changes will be implemented in time for the 2027 Winter I fishery. Framework meeting 1 was held in June 2026, and framework meeting 2 is scheduled for August 2026 (final action).
Staff Contact: Hayden Dubniczki, 302-526-5259, hdubniczki@mafmc.org
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Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.
The Council’s Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Advisory Panel will hold a public meeting, via webinar, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is for the Advisory Panel to develop a fishery performance report (FPR) for Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog.
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The Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel Working Group will hold a series of meeting via webinar occurring every three to four weeks, approximately. During these meetings, the Working Group will continue their discussion on the Regional Industry-Based Trawl Survey (RIBTS) Phase 2 pilot project.
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The Council’s and ASMFC’s joint Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT)/Plan Development Team (PDT) for the Recreational Sector Separation Amendment will meet via Webinar on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 1 pm-4 pm. The group will discuss workshop plans and continue discussions of developing alternatives for this action.
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The Longfin Inshore Squid Research Track Working Group will meet via webinar on Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is for the group to wrap up their report and prepare for the August Peer Review.
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Please note that the start/end times listed above are approximate, and other details are subject to change. Visit the NEFMC website linked above for the most up-to-date information.
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass and Bluefish Advisory Panels will hold a joint public meeting, via webinar, on Monday, June 22, 2026 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss recent performance of the summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass commercial and recreational fisheries and develop Fishery Performance
Staff contact:
Julia Beaty (lead for black sea bass): jbeaty@mafmc.org; 302-526-5250
Hannah Hart (lead for summer flounder): hhart@mafmc.org; 302-526-5263
Hayden Dubniczki (lead for scup): hdubniczki@mafmc.org; 302-526-5259
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Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
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 twelve species of fish and species off the coast of the Mid-Atlantic region.