The New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) was awarded a $3,114,724 Cooperative Agreement from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Regional Fishery Management Councils program (CFDA 11.441). Over the five-year project period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2029, the NEFMC will participate in the development, amendment, and monitoring of Fishery Management Plans covering 29 species across 41 separate stocks within its jurisdiction. These activities support the sustainable management of commercial and recreational fisheries that generate over $1.5 billion in annual economic value and involve approximately 2,000 vessels. The NEFMC will also implement enhanced ecosystem approaches to fishery management, engage in regional marine spatial planning, and provide educational outreach to council members and the public on emerging issues such as climate change impacts on species distributions and productivity.
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