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The Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory groups will hold a series of public meetings from April 9-15, 2025, in San Jose, CA, and online. These meetings, which will be live-streamed, will cover topics like management measures for 2025, habitat issues, and various fishery management plans. The meetings are open to the public, except for a closed session on litigation and personnel matters. For more information, visit the Pacific Council's website or contact relevant officials for assistance.

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 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 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 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 Western Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold a series of public meetings from May 5 to May 9, 2025, to discuss fishery management issues and make recommendations for the Western Pacific Region. The meetings will address topics such as fishery performance, ecosystem considerations, and data collection improvements. Participants can join either in person at the Council office in Honolulu, Hawaii, or online via Webex. The public can attend and provide comments through the web conference platform.

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting to address fishery management issues related to pelagic fisheries in the Western Pacific area. The meeting will take place via web conference on March 3-4, 2021. Participants will discuss topics like longline mitigation measures, seabird protection, and annual catch limits for North Pacific striped marlin. Public comments will be welcomed, and the event is accessible to people with disabilities.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting of the Scientific and Statistical Committee on May 28, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., via webinar. The meeting will cover the SEDAR 92 Atlantic Blueline Tilefish Stock Assessment and an update on the Black Sea Bass catch level projections, among other topics. Interested individuals can register for the webinar and submit written comments by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Special accommodations are available for people with disabilities upon request five days before the event.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed rules for managing the 2025 Atlantic spiny dogfish fishery, aiming to establish limits that prevent overfishing while allowing optimal yield. This proposal seeks to set new catch specifications following recommendations from fishery councils and recent stock assessments indicating the fish population is not overfished. The rules include a commercial quota of 4,236 metric tons, marking a reduction from previous years, due to updated scientific data. Public comments on these proposals are invited, ensuring stakeholder involvement in finalizing the regulations.

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.