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The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting of the Law Enforcement Advisory Panel on February 1, 2021, via webinar. The panel will discuss enforcement of fisheries regulations, proposed changes, and provide feedback. Topics include amendments affecting the Wreckfish quota program, management of dolphin and wahoo along the Atlantic coast, and possible rock shrimp trawling near the Oculina Bank Habitat Area. The meeting is open to the public, but registration is required through the Council's website.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has published a notice about an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application by Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Inc., in partnership with Rutgers University. This permit, if granted, would allow certain vessels to catch both surfclams and ocean quahogs during the same trip, something normally restricted by current regulations. The aim is to research and develop accurate methods for estimating the number of these species discarded and mixed at sea. Public comments on this proposal must be submitted by April 7, 2025.

The final rule by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) introduces adjustments to the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery management measures for 2025-2026. These changes include reducing the sub-bag limit for canary rockfish in Oregon's recreational long-leader fishery from five to one fish and adjusting the incidental halibut limit in the sablefish fishery. The aim is to manage fish stocks sustainably by allowing more vessels to participate without exceeding the catch limits. These modifications are based on recent scientific data and recommendations from relevant advisory bodies and were made effective immediately to ensure timely implementation.