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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 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is planning to hold three online port meetings in January 2025 to discuss the Atlantic king mackerel and Atlantic Spanish mackerel fisheries. These meetings aim to gather public input on various issues such as environmental changes, management needs, and fishery dynamics. The information collected will help the Council with decision-making for the Coastal Migratory Pelagics Fishery Management Plan. Participants need to register for the webinars on the Council's website.

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 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a series of virtual meetings from March 1 to March 5, 2021, due to COVID-19 concerns. The meetings will include various committees such as Law Enforcement, Habitat and Ecosystem-Based Management, Mackerel Cobia, Snapper Grouper, and others. A formal public comment session is scheduled, and the Council will discuss issues like amendments for fishery management plans, the impact of COVID-19 on fisheries data collection, and updates on electronic reporting. Participants need to register for the webinar to attend the meetings.

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council is organizing several public meetings to address fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. These meetings, taking place in late February and early March 2025, involve different advisory panels and committees focusing on the Mariana Archipelago with specific meetings for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Guam. Attendees can participate either in person or remotely via Webex. The meetings will include discussions on strategic planning, regulatory reviews, community consultations, and the impact of climate change on fisheries. Public comment periods will be incorporated into the agenda.

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 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is organizing a public meeting for its River Herring and Shad Advisory Panel through a webinar on February 8, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to gather input from the advisory panel on several white papers being prepared by the Council staff. Interested parties can find the connection details for the webinar on the Council's website. Special accommodations for those with disabilities are available, and requests should be made at least five days before the meeting.

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 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is organizing a Workshop on Best Fishing Practices Outreach to be held on February 20-21, 2025, in North Charleston, South Carolina. This event aims to evaluate efforts to promote best fishing practices in the region, particularly focusing on methods like barotrauma mitigation tools. Interested individuals can attend in person or register for the webinar. The Council encourages participation from various stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of these practices.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) Ecosystem Committee will hold a meeting on January 26, 2021, via web conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Alaska time. The agenda includes discussions on the Bering Sea Fishery Ecosystem Plan and a Climate Change Taskforce, research on deep-sea corals in Alaska, Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management, marine invasive species risks, and future planning for ecosystem workshops. Interested individuals can join the meeting online, and public comments can be submitted electronically. Updated agenda and materials will be available online prior to the meeting.