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The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public hybrid meeting for its Joint Skate and Monkfish Advisory Panels on March 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be at the Hampton Inn in South Kingstown, RI, and also available online. They will discuss various topics, such as nominations for a Monkfish Advisory Panel Chair, research updates on skate and monkfish, and specifications for fishery management plans in the coming years. The meeting will accommodate 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 14, 2025, to discuss actions impacting New England fisheries within the exclusive economic zone. During the meeting, the Scallop Advisory Panel will review priorities and work on a strategic plan for 2025. The recommendations from this panel may later be discussed and acted upon by the full Council. The meeting will be accessible online to the public, including special accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

The New England Fishery Management Council is organizing a public meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) via an online webinar to discuss issues impacting New England's fisheries. The meeting will take place on Monday, April 9, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. Participants will receive a presentation on the 2025 State of the Ecosystem Report from the Northeast Fisheries Science Center and discuss how to make the reports more actionable. They will also recommend new leadership for the SSC and cover any other necessary business. The meeting is open to the public and will be accessible to individuals with disabilities.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is holding a four-day public meeting from January 27 to January 30, 2025, in New Orleans and online. The meeting will address various issues affecting fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico, such as budget proposals, habitat protection, and fishery management plans. It includes updates and discussions from committees on topics like shrimp, reef fish, mackerel, and law enforcement. Public comments are encouraged, and accommodations are available for participants with disabilities.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting via webinar on February 25, 2021, to discuss the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan. The meeting will include topics like spawning closures on Georges Bank, creating a rebuilding plan for Atlantic herring, and reviewing accountability measures. The discussions will also involve coordination with other fishery management bodies on issues concerning river herring and shad. Participants can register for the webinar, and the meeting will be accessible to people with disabilities.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting of its Climate and Ecosystem Steering Committee to discuss changes affecting New England fisheries. This meeting will occur both in-person and through a webinar on February 13, 2025. The committee will cover topics like the Council's Inflation Reduction Act-funded projects, NOAA's ecosystem report, and other climate initiatives. The results and recommendations will be shared with the full Council for potential action.

The New England Fishery Management Council is planning a public meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) via webinar on April 4, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. The committee will review and possibly update recommendations for fishing limits for Atlantic herring, considering new research findings. They will also discuss their work plan for 2025 and talk about future meetings of the Council Coordination Committee. The meeting will be accessible to people with disabilities, and a recording will be available upon request.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting via webinar on April 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. The meeting will focus on a review by a subpanel of the Scientific and Statistical Committee, evaluating methods for estimating Atlantic cod discards from the lobster fishery. This review aids the Eastern Gulf of Maine Atlantic cod stock assessment. The public meeting aims to bring the subpanel's recommendations to the full Council for potential action and is accessible to people with disabilities.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented a temporary rule to stop fishing for Pacific cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska. This rule applies specifically to catcher vessels that are less than 50 feet in length and use hook-and-line gear. The ban is effective from February 5, 2021, to June 10, 2021, to prevent exceeding the allowed catch limits for the season. This decision ensures sustainable fishing practices and complies with the management plans set for the region.