July 24, 2024 — The following was released by New England Fishery Management Council:
The New England Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet to discuss issues related to Atlantic herring and groundfish. The public is invited to listen live. Here are the details.
- IMPORTANT: The Council is now using Zoom to broadcast meetings. Zoom requires users to be on the latest version of the application. You must update your Zoom app to the latest version at least five minutes before joining the webinar to avoid glitches and be able to view presentations.
- Review information provided by the Council’s Groundfish and Herring Plan Development Teams, as well as stock assessment information where appropriate, and recommend overfishing limits (OFLs) and acceptable biological catches (ABCs) for:
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- Atlantic herring for fishing years 2025-2027;
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- Four Atlantic cod stock units for fishing years 2025-2027; and
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- Georges Bank yellowtail flounder for fishing years 2025-2026;
- Review a method developed by the Northeast Fisheries Science Center for apportioning the biomass of Georges Bank cod and haddock into the Eastern Georges Bank management area; and
- Discuss other business as necessary.