May 28, 2026 — The following was released by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet Tuesday, June 16 – Thursday, June 18, 2026 at the Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria (801 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703-836-4700) with a webinar option for those who choose to participate virtually.
Meeting Materials: Briefing materials and presentations will be posted on the June 2026 Council Meeting Page as they become available.
Public Comment: The Council welcomes public comment from in-person and remote participants. Instructions and deadlines for submitting comments are available on the meeting page.
Webinar and Live Stream: The webinar will be hosted via Webex. No pre-registration is required. Connection details are available on the meeting page. The meeting will also be live streamed on the Council’s YouTube channel.
Agenda Highlights: A detailed agenda is available here. Key topics and actions for consideration include:
- 2026 Mid-Atlantic State of the Ecosystem Report – Review and provide feedback
- Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) Risk Assessment Report – Review and provide feedback
- Vessel Baseline Evaluation – Receive update and discuss next steps
- Unmanaged Commercial Landings Report – Review and provide feedback
- Golden Tilefish – Review previously adopted specifications for 2027 and recommend changes if necessary
- Blueline Tilefish – Adopt 2027-2029 specifications; review and revise commercial and/or recreational measures if needed
- NEFSC Atlantic Mackerel Cooperative Research Initiative (“MackPack”) – Review and provide feedback
- Fisheries Monitoring and Research Division (FMRD) Programs – Review and provide feedback
- Scup Winter I Framework – Review preliminary analysis and adopt draft range of alternatives for further development
- NEFSC Surveys Update – Receive update on the 2025 and 2026 fishery-independent survey seasons, Regional Industry Trawl Survey (RIBTS), and other survey related topics
Questions? Contact Mary Sabo at msabo@mafmc.org or (302) 526-5261.