Joint Monkfish Committee

Monkfish is managed jointly with the New England Fishery Management Council (New England is the lead Council). The Joint Monkfish Oversight Committee is composed of members of both Councils. Please refer to the monkfish page on the New England Council's website for additional information and updates.

MAFMC Members:

  • Robert Ruhle, Vice-Chair

  • Laurie Nolan

  • Paul Risi

  • Jake Wiscott

  • Lisa Wooleyhan

NEFMC Members:

  • Matt Gates, Chair (designee for Peter Aarrestad)

  • Terry Alexander

  • Eric Hansen

  • Scott Olszewski

  • John Pappalardo

  • Ted Platz

  • Kelly Whitmore (designee for Dan McKiernan)

Other Members:

  • Peter Christopher (GARFO)

Staff