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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 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 New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) will hold a hybrid meeting for the Council Coordination Committee (CCC) from May 13-15, 2025, in New Bedford, MA, and online. The meeting will include the chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors of eight Regional Fishery Management Councils to discuss topics such as the implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act and other relevant issues. The meeting is open to the public, with time for comments, and aims to address NOAA Fisheries updates, budgets, future planning, and various policy discussions. Special accommodations will be available for attendees with disabilities.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, announced a public meeting to review the Atlantic herring stock assessment. This meeting, part of the Research Track Assessment Peer Review process, aims to evaluate and present stock assessment results to U.S. fishery managers. It will be held from March 10 to March 14, 2025, in person at Woods Hole, MA, and virtually via Google Meet. The public is invited to attend but should not participate in discussions during the report writing session scheduled on March 14.

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 Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory bodies will have meetings from March 4-11, 2025, in Vancouver, WA, and online via webinar. These meetings will be open to the public, with a live stream and options for public comment. The council will discuss various topics, including Pacific halibut management, salmon management, and groundfish issues. Special accommodations like sign language interpretation can be requested with advance notice.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) is holding a public meeting on March 16, 2021, organized by the Tilefish Monitoring Committee (MC). The meeting aims to determine the management measures for the blueline tilefish fishery from 2022 to 2024, including catch limits and other regulations. The meeting will take place online via a webinar, and additional audio access is available by phone. Interested parties can contact Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., for more information. Special accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Tilefish Advisory Panel will hold a public meeting on April 16, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST, to discuss recent activity in the blueline and golden tilefish fisheries. The meeting, conducted via webinar, aims to develop Fishery Performance Reports that will aid in setting future catch limits and management measures for these fisheries. The meeting is accessible to people with disabilities, and accommodations can be arranged by contacting the Council Office ahead of time. Additional details and connection information will be provided on the Council's website.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has released standard ex-vessel prices for groundfish and halibut under the North Pacific Observer Program. These prices will be used to calculate fees for landings made in 2025. This program helps fund observer coverage for the fishery, which collects data important for managing and conserving fishery resources. Shipowners and processors will receive invoices in early 2026 and must pay the fees by mid-February of the same year.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented a final rule that allows hook-and-line catcher/processors to use longline pot gear when targeting Greenland turbot in the Bering Sea. This regulation aims to improve fishing efficiency, boost economic benefits, and reduce interactions with killer whales, which have negatively impacted this fishery. With the approval of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, the rule addresses gear restrictions, whale depredation, and species retention, promoting effective fishery management and conservation. The new rules will be effective from April 28, 2025, and include requirements for gear marking and reporting to aid in monitoring and enforcement.