September 3, 2015 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:

We are seeking members for regional stock assessment workshop working groups for upcoming assessments of monkfish, black sea bass, surfclam, ocean quahog, and mackerel. The Northeast Regional Coordinating Council, which oversees the stock assessment process in the region, recently revised the way members for working groups are selected. To be considered for a working group, please follow the instructions found here.  Deadline for application is September 30, 2015.

Questions? Contact Olivia Rugo, Regional Office, at 978-675-2167 or Olivia.Rugo@noaa.gov.