The Northeast Fisheries Science Center is seeking input from its regional assessment partners, including the commercial and recreational fishing industry, state agency scientists, academic researchers, and interested members of the public, to help inform the 2027 Management Track Assessments for the following stocks:
Atlantic mackerel
Black sea bass
Bluefish
Scup
Summer flounder
Atlantic cod
You can help by identifying new data sources, providing on-the water observations, and flagging emerging issues important to consider during the assessment process. Please refer to the stock-specific community questions to understand the information that will be most helpful to the 2027 Management Track assessments.
There are two ways to participate:
Attend a virtual meeting on March 18, 2026.
Submit your comments using the community input form. This form is open through April 30, 2026.
Questions?
Contact: Brian Hooper, NEFSC assessment process lead