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 Connection Information
Click here to join the November 3, 2026 SSC meeting (If prompted, enter Meeting Number: 2348 742 8413; Password: Hnj8R26T8wJ). After you connect, you will have the option to choose whether to use your phone or computer microphone and speakers for audio.
For phone only access: 1-415-655-0001; Access code: 2348 742 8413.
Agenda and Briefing Materials
Materials will be posted below as they become available
9:00 Welcome/Overview of meeting agenda (P. Rago, S. Gaichas)
9:10 Longfin Squid ABC specifications for 2027-2029 fishing years
Overview of 2026 research and management track assessment results (J. Blaylock, NEFSC)
Review staff memo and 2027-2029 ABC recommendations (J. Didden)
Public comment opportunity
2027-2029 SSC ABC recommendations (M. Frisk)
10:30 Break
10:40 Continue with 2027-2029 Longfin Squid ABC specifications
12:00 Adjourn
Note: agenda topic times are approximate and subject to change