This program supports the data and science needs integral to the assessment and management of marine species in maine

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded the Department of Marine Resources Maine $1,032,141 through the Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act (CFDA 11.474) on October 1, 2025, to collect information about Maine's important marine species and associated fisheries in order to assess resource status, monitor trends in fisheries, and provide information for the management of commercial and recreational fisheries. The award funds activities integral to the assessment and management of marine species in Maine. Performance occurs in Augusta, Maine, with a period of performance extending through September 30, 2029. The Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act supports eligible states and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission in developing, implementing, and enforcing effective interstate conservation and management of Atlantic Coastal resources. Information collected supports preparation, implementation, and enforcement of coastal fisheries management plans, with primary users including the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, Atlantic Coast States, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The award is classified as a Project Grant.

The overall objectives are to collect information about maine's important marine species and associated fisheries in order to assess the status of the resources, monitor trends in the fisheries, and provide information for the management of those fisheries, both commercial and recreational.