June 30, 2026 — The following was released by the New England Fishery Managment Council:
The Department of Commerce and NOAA Fisheries announced the appointment of 22 new and returning members to the eight regional fishery management councils. For the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC), the appointments include three reappointments and one new member who will fill the vacant Massachusetts seat. The new and reappointed council members will serve three-year terms from August 11, 2026, through August 10, 2029.
NEFMC reappointments include:
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Terry Alexander, Maine
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Jackie Odell, Massachusetts
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Daniel Salerno, New Hampshire
NEFMC new member:
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Kirby Aarsheim Apjohn, Massachusetts.
“The eight regional fishery management councils are key partners with NOAA Fisheries in the regional, science-based, and transparent U.S. fishery management process. The Secretary of Commerce made appointments for open fishery management council seats from state and territorial governors’ lists of nominees. New council members play a critical role in meeting the Magnuson-Stevens Act’s mandate to end overfishing and rebuild fish stocks to ensure sustainable fisheries and maintain vibrant coastal communities.”
Eugenio Pineiro Soler, NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator