Atlantic HMS Management-Based Research Needs and Priorities

This document was developed by the Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Management Division of NOAA Fisheries to communicate key research needs that directly support Atlantic HMS management. The document contains a list of near- and long-term research needs and priorities that can be used by individuals and groups interested in Atlantic HMS to identify key research needs, improve management, reduce duplication, prioritize limited funding, and form a potential basis for future funding. The priorities range from biological/ecological needs to socio-economic needs.