Feature Photo: A small school of snook off the coast of Florida. Credit: Peter Leahy | Shutterstock An important dynamic of fisheries management is the stock assessment, which provides the critical estimates necessary for setting sustainable fishing regulations. For advocates participating in the management process for our marine resources, this
To the uninitiated, stepping into the fisheries policy space can feel daunting. Many “first timers” can relate. They’re drawn to this world through their passion for fishing and the experiences they dearly cherish. The first time commenting can be nerve racking, but when you get a chance to contribute to
The Striped Bass Board Meeting on Wednesday will review the results of the stock assessment update. Technical Committee conclusions (or lack thereof) and Board decisions have huge implications on rebuilding the stock and the long-term sustainability of this resource. The 2024 Annual ASMFC Meeting is a big one, with many
Feature Photo: A school of menahden captured by Tim Regan. The fisheries space has been busy since the Atlantic States Fisheries Commission Summer Meeting concluded last week. The ASGA team has been all over the map, involved with Mid-Atlantic Council meeting, North Carolina False Albacore Rulemaking, and expanding our cooperative
Feature Photo: A school of menhaden captured by Tim Regan Menhaden advocates from across the country tuned into today’s ASMFC Menhaden Board meeting. At one point, there were 163 people logged into the webinar. Why was this meeting so well attended? Because of a vague statement listed as the final
Feature Photo: Osprey in Flight After Catching a Menhaden Fish – Abeselom Zerit Menhaden are often referred to as the most important fish in the sea, and for good reason. Just about every fish, many marine mammals, and sea birds on the Atlantic coast eat them! Yet, menhaden management is often polarizing, lacking adequate
ASMFC Spring 2024 Meeting Recap: Striped Bass Release-Mortality Work Group, Acoustic Menhaden Survey, and Cobia Draft Addendum II. Feature Photo – Captain Brian Kelley releasing a healthy bass. Arlington, May 2024—This past week, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission met for its Spring 2024 meeting. As far as ASMFC meetings
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASFMC) will gather in Arlington, Virginia this week for the 2024 Spring Meeting. As always, we are closely watching several of the Board and Committee meetings. While many important decisions on critical species were made in previous meetings, there are still a few things we
ASGA submitted an official comment on the proposed Notice of Intent (NOI) for a new coastal buffer zone for menhaden operations off the coast of Louisiana. You can read the official comment below: RE: NOTICE OF INTENT Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Menhaden Season (LAC 76:VII.307) Thank
As many of you know, ASGA is currently supporting a campaign to drive thoughtful, productive comments to reform commercial menhaden gear usage in shallow water off the coast of Virginia. If you want to learn more about the specifics of that campaign, click here. Once you’ve got the full scoop,
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