August 15, 2025 — The New England Fishery Management Council is seeking commercial and recreational fishermen to serve on all its advisory panels, starting in January 2026 for three-year terms through December 2028.
The council relies on fishermen, along with other stakeholders like coastal communities and conservation groups, to help the regional council with guidance as its members develop federal fishery management plans, actions and measures to keep Northeast fisheries healthy.
“The council seeks a diverse mix of members,” according to an announcement Aug. 15. The council seeks advisors who:
- Represent both commercial and recreational sectors
- Offer expertise across different fisheries
- Fish with a variety of gear types
- Come from across the geographic range of the fishery
- Bring a range of social and economic perspectives