June 2, 2015 — At its Spring Meeting, the Commission presented Steven Heins, Dr. Matthew Cieri, Jeffrey Brust, Michael Hendricks, Sergeant James Kane, and Janice Plante with its Annual Awards of Excellence for their outstanding contributions to fisheries management, science, law enforcement, and outreach along the Atlantic coast. “Every year a great many people contribute to the success of fisheries management along the Atlantic coast. The Commission’s Annual Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding efforts by professionals who have made a difference in the way we manage and conserve our fisheries,” said ASMFC Chair Louis B. Daniel, III of the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries. “This evening, we honor several exceptional individuals for their contributions to the management and conservation of Atlantic coast fisheries.”
Inside this issue:
Upcoming Meetings
From the Executive Director’s Desk
Robust Data and Innovative Data Collection Approaches are Key to Successful Management
Species Profile: Tautog
Proposed Management Actions
Atlantic Herring
Jonah Crab
Atlantic Menhaden
American Lobster Addendum XXIV Approved
Upcoming Stock Assessment Activities
Bluefish & Scup
American Lobster
Black Sea Bass
Weakfish
Red Drum
On the Legislative Front
River Herring Conservation Plan Released
ACCSP Happenings
Shanna Madsen Named Employee of the Quarter
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