ASMFC Public Hearings on Northern Shrimp Draft Amendment 4

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is seeking public comment on Draft Amendment 4 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Northern Shrimp. The Draft Amendment considers options for setting multi-year harvest moratoria and implementing management triggers. Management trigger options include biologic and environmental triggers comprised of indicators that would signal improvement in stock conditions and the potential to re-open the fishery. The states of Maine though Massachusetts have scheduled four hearings in mid-February to gather public input on the Draft Amendment. Virtual public hearings intended for Massachusetts stakeholders will be held on February 20 and February 25 at 6:00 pm (however, you may attend any hearing). Please refer to the schedule below for more information. >>CLICK TO READ<< 14:33

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