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Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument Frequently Asked Questions

The latest information on the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts National Monument
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument

Deep in the oceans exist some of the world's oldest and most mysterious sea canyons and mountains, or seamounts.
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Changes to Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial Accountability Measures

Adjustments to accountability measures required for overages in the commercial summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries.
October 24, 2018 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Commercial Accountability Measures Framework Adjustment

NOAA Fisheries is implementing a commercial framework adjustment to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan that modifies the accountability measures required for overages not caused by directed landings (i.e., discards) in…
Final Rule
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Mid-Atlantic
Effective
05/20/2024

Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Area 1B Sub-ACL Harvested

As of 00:01 local time on October 24, 2018, through December 31, 2018, vessels issued federal Atlantic herring permits may not fish for, possess, transfer, receive, land, or sell more than 2,000 lb. of herring per trip or calendar day in or from Area 1B.
October 23, 2018 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Fishermen Help Put Barndoor Skate Back on the Table

Barndoor skate stock rebuilt and open for fishing for first time since 2003.
October 22, 2018 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Third North Atlantic Right Whale Mortality of 2018 Confirmed

November 5 Update: Scientists agree that the probable cause of death was a severe acute entanglement.
October 16, 2018 - Media Release ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Restoring the Herring River in Wellfleet and Truro, Massachusetts

We are part of a team of federal, state, and town agencies and private organizations working to restore the Herring River system.
October 15, 2018 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
750x500HerringRiver_NOAA.jpg In 1909, a dike installed at Chequessett Neck Road blocked the tides on the Herring River. Credit: Friends of Herring River.

Framework Adjustment 12 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan

NOAA Fisheries approves and implements Framework Adjustment 12 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan. This rule allows the possession of Atlantic mackerel after of the domestic annual harvest is projected to be caught…
Final Rule
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Mid-Atlantic
Effective
05/20/2024

2018-2019 Specifications and Adjustments to the Skate Fishery Bulletin

We approved and implemented Framework Adjustment 5 to the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan and 2018-2019 Specifications.
September 27, 2018 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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