April 2023 Council Meeting Highlights: Monkfish, Skates, EBFM, Sturgeon, Gear Conflict Working Group, Risk Policy, and More
Posted on May 09, 2023
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Council Seeks Contractor to Prepare Analysis of White Hake Recruitment Assumptions – Apply by May 15, 2023
Posted on May 05, 2023
AnnouncementCouncil to Consider if Change in Priorities is Needed to Expand Scope of Work on Inshore Midwater Trawl Exclusion Zone
Posted on May 05, 2023
Press ReleaseNorthern Edge: Council Adopts Goal, Objectives for Action to Consider Scallop Access to Tip of Georges Bank Closed Area II
Posted on April 26, 2023
Press ReleaseNEFMC Requests Emergency Action for Gulf of Maine Haddock to Prevent Significant Economic and Social Impacts to Fishery
Posted on April 20, 2023
Press ReleaseCouncil Signs Off on Atlantic Salmon Aquaculture Framework
Posted on April 19, 2023
Press ReleaseCouncil Establishes On-Demand Fishing Gear Conflict Working Group; Fishermen Encouraged to Apply for a Seat at the Table
Posted on April 07, 2023
Press ReleaseCouncil’s Search for Executive Director Underway; Apply by May 4, 2023
Posted on April 05, 2023
AnnouncementScallop Research Set-Aside Program to Support 13 Projects for 2023-2024; Focus on Surveys, Biology, and Bycatch Reduction
Posted on April 03, 2023
Press ReleaseNEFMC Seeks Contractor for EBFM Deep-Dive Public Outreach Workshops
Posted on April 03, 2023
Announcement2023-2024 Monkfish Research Set-Aside Program Call for Proposals; Apply by April 10, 2023
Posted on March 15, 2023
Press ReleaseCome Join Us at the 48th Maine Fishermen’s Forum
Posted on February 21, 2023
Press ReleaseNEFMC Seeks Contractor to Assist with Executive Director Search
Posted on February 08, 2023
AnnouncementGroundfish: Council Recommends 2023 Recreational Cod and Haddock Measures; Revises Halibut ABC in Framework 65
Posted on February 07, 2023
Press ReleaseScallops: Council Requests Control Date to Potentially Address Switching Between LAGC Permit Categories in Northern GOM
Posted on January 31, 2023
Press ReleaseMonkfish: Council Takes Final Action on Fishing Year 2023-2025 Specifications/Measures; Revises Research Set-Aside Priorities
Posted on January 26, 2023
Press ReleaseCouncil Presents 2022 Award for Excellence to Maggie Raymond
Posted on January 25, 2023
Press ReleaseCouncil Executive Director Tom Nies Announces Retirement
Posted on January 24, 2023
Press ReleaseLearn More About How Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management Can Work on Georges Bank; Two pMSE Meetings Still to Come
Posted on January 05, 2023
Press ReleaseGroundfish: Council Takes Final Action on Framework 65 with Gulf of Maine Cod Rebuilding Plan, 2023-2025 Specifications
Posted on December 14, 2022
Press ReleaseScallops: Council Signs Off on Framework 36 with Specifications and Other Measures for 2023 Fishing Year
Posted on December 09, 2022
Press ReleaseHabitat: Council Receives Updates on Salmon Aquaculture Framework, Offshore Wind; Retains Georges Bank DHRA
Posted on December 06, 2022
Press ReleaseGroundfish: Council Continues Work on Framework 65; Receives New Assessment Information for Several Stocks
Posted on October 28, 2022
Press ReleaseNEFMC Seeks Scientific and Statistical Committee Nominees to Serve for 2023-2025
Posted on October 13, 2022
AnnouncementCouncil to Hold Seven In-Person Public Information Workshops on Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management - Update
Posted on October 11, 2022
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