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The New England Fishery Management Council is planning a public online meeting of its Joint Herring Committee and Advisory Panel on January 23, 2025. This session will focus on considering actions that impact fisheries in New England's exclusive economic zone. The agenda includes discussions about Amendment 10, updates on draft analyses, and catching specifications for 2025. Recommendations from these discussions may be presented to the full Council for further consideration and action.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Ecosystem and Ocean Planning Committee and Advisory Panel will have a public meeting on March 4, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The meeting can be attended in person at the Hilton BWI Airport in Linthicum Heights, MD, or online via webinar. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Council's Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Review and the draft reports prepared for it. Participants will review the nine components required for an EFH Review to ensure they are addressed in the draft summary report.

The New England Fishery Management Council is hosting a public webinar of its Joint Herring Committee and Advisory Panel to discuss actions impacting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone. This online meeting will occur on April 11, 2025, and will focus on revising recommendations for fishing specifications for the years 2025 and 2026, as well as default specifications for 2027. The outcomes of the webinar will be considered by the full Council for potential formal decisions. People with disabilities who need special accommodations for the meeting should contact Cate O'Keefe at least five days before the event.

The New England Fishery Management Council is organizing a public meeting through a webinar on March 9, 2021, at 9 a.m. This meeting will involve its Habitat Joint Committee and Advisory Panel discussing various issues impacting fisheries in New England's exclusive economic zone, including potential habitat management for the Northern Edge of Georges Bank and offshore wind-related issues. Suggestions from this meeting will be reviewed for formal actions by the full Council. The meeting will be accessible to people with disabilities, and a recording will be available upon request.

The New England Fishery Management Council is organizing a public meeting on March 21, 2025, at the Hampton Inn in South Kingstown, RI. This hybrid meeting involves the Groundfish Joint Committee and Advisory Panel, who will discuss various matters affecting New England fisheries. Key agenda items include updates on Amendment 23 Review Metrics and Indicators, and Framework Adjustment 68/Acceptable Biological Catch Control Rules. The meeting will be accessible to people with disabilities, and any additional issues requiring urgent attention following the notice will also be addressed.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting via webinar on January 13, 2025, to discuss actions impacting New England fisheries. The meeting, which will also be available in-person, is organized by the Habitat Joint Committee and Advisory Panel. They will focus on the Essential Fish Habitat Review, covering topics like fishing impacts, habitat planning, and council action priorities for 2025. The public can register to attend the meeting online, and special accommodations are available for people with disabilities.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission are holding a public webinar meeting on March 23, 2021. The meeting is to discuss and review public comments on the allocation of commercial and recreational fishing of summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass. The Advisory Panels will provide recommendations on choosing preferred alternatives for final action. The meeting will be accessible online, and accommodations are available for people with disabilities.

The Ecosystem and Ocean Planning (EOP) Committee and Advisory Panel (AP) of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will host a joint meeting on March 20, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This meeting will be held over a webinar, and a telephone-only connection option will be available. During the meeting, the committee and panel will review and provide feedback on a draft of the 2025 Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) risk assessment report. The draft incorporates the latest data and scientific information and will be finalized and presented to the Council in April.