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Scallop Research Set-Aside Program Supports 13 Projects for 2021-2022; Focus on Surveys, Bycatch Reduction, Turtles

Council Recommends 2021 Recreational Measures for Gulf of Maine Cod/Haddock for GARFO’s Consideration

Whiting: Council Approves Small-Mesh Multispecies Specifications for Fishing Years 2021-2023

Council Votes to Submit Groundfish Framework 61 to GARFO; Action Includes Universal Sector Exemption for Redfish

Scallops: Council Signs Off on Framework 33 with Fishing Year 2021 Allocations and 2022 Defaults

Skates: Council Sends Out Amendment 5 for Extra Scoping; Seeks Input on More Options to Manage Wing, Bait Fisheries

Groundfish: Council Approves Most of Framework 61 but Final Vote on Redfish Universal Sector Exemption Slated for January

Atlantic Herring: Council Adopts 2021-2023 Specifications; Adjusts Herring Measures to Facilitate Mackerel Harvest

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April 2021 Council Meeting

Apr. 28, 2021 SSC Social Science Subpanel Review of Groundfish and Scallops Specifications

May 3-6, 2021 ASMFC Spring Meeting

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  • Apr. 5, 2021 Habitat Plan Development Team Conference Call 1:00 pm

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  • Apr. 9, 2021 Scallop Survey Working Group Webinar 9:00 am
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