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The Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold an online meeting from February 2 to February 4, 2021. The meeting will focus on developing reports and products for the council's future gatherings. Key topics include the essential fish habitat review and a management framework for the northern anchovy population. This meeting is open to the public, and those interested can find more details on the Pacific Council's website.

The National Marine Fisheries Service, part of the NOAA, has released an interim final rule to lower the 2025 Atlantic herring fishing limits across four management areas. This adjustment is based on new scientific studies showing the herring stock is overfished and aims to prevent overfishing and support the rebuilding of the herring population by 2028. To ensure the reduced limits are in place at the start of the 2025 fishing season, NMFS is bypassing the usual public comment period. The overall catch limits for 2025 have been significantly reduced to protect the fishery from further decline.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory groups will conduct public meetings online from March 2-5 and 8-11, 2021. The meetings will discuss a range of topics related to fishery management, including habitat issues, salmon management, and ecosystem management. Meetings are open to the public, with a closed session scheduled for the morning of March 4 to discuss litigation and personnel matters. Participants can attend via live stream, with details available on the Pacific Council's website.

The National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced plans for the SEDAR 66 Assessment Webinar II, focused on evaluating the South Atlantic Tilefish stock. The webinar is scheduled for January 27, 2021, and it is part of a multi-step process called SEDAR, which involves data analysis, assessment, and review to determine the status of fish stocks. Participants include representatives from fishery management councils, NOAA Fisheries, and other involved organizations. The meeting will discuss finalizing data and proposed changes to the stock assessment model, and it is open to the public.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council has announced a public meeting of its Halibut and Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota Committee scheduled for March 25-26, 2021. This meeting will be conducted online and includes discussions on access to IFQ fisheries, gear usage, fishery status reports, and stakeholder proposals. Public comments can be submitted electronically, and further details, along with the agenda, are available on their website.

The New England Fishery Management Council will hold a public meeting from April 14-17, 2025, to discuss various issues affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone. The meeting, which will take place both in-person at the Hilton Hotel in Mystic, CT, and online, will cover topics such as risk policy implementation, fishery monitoring, essential fish habitat designations, and updates on several fish species and committees. Attendees will have an opportunity to provide public comments on relevant issues, and those with disabilities can request accommodations in advance. The meeting will also include a final day focus on scallop management and recent legislative updates.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold a two-day online meeting on January 29 and 30, 2025. The focus will be on addressing guidance from the November 2024 meeting and exploring new or updated tools for managing the Sacramento River Fall Chinook. Discussions may also cover future meetings, workload planning, and upcoming agenda items. Anyone needing special accommodations, such as sign language interpretation, should contact Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at least 10 days in advance.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council has proposed Amendment 23 to update the plan for rebuilding the Pacific sardine population off the west coast, which has been declared overfished. This amendment aims to revise the rebuilding strategy to align with a court order, setting new catch limits based on the sardine population size each year. The proposed plan is expected to rebuild the sardine stock within 17 years, providing stability and growth opportunities for small fisheries. Public comments on this proposal will be considered before the final decision is made.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced the closure of the commercial Atlantic mackerel fishery from December 6, 2024, to December 31, 2024. This decision is due to reaching 100% of the domestic annual harvest quota, aiming to prevent overfishing and support the species' recovery under the management plan. During this period, strict limits are placed on the amount of mackerel that vessels can catch and dealers can purchase. This action is necessary to comply with federal regulations and ensure the sustainability of the mackerel population.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Ad-Hoc Klamath River Fall Chinook Workgroup (KRWG) will conduct an online meeting on January 13 and 14, 2025. The purpose of this two-day meeting is to guide the management of the Klamath River fall Chinook salmon after recent environmental changes, such as dam removal. Discussions will also cover future planning and other relevant agenda items from the Pacific Council. The meeting is open for public observation, with specific details available on the Pacific Council's website.