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Conserving and managing fishery resources by relying on sound science, promoting public participation, and balancing competing interests.

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NEFMC seeks Scientific and Statistical Committee Nominees to serve 2027-2029

Northeast Region Coordinating Council Seeks Peer Reviewers for Future Management Track Stock Assessments

June 2026 Council Meeting Summary

Council Focuses on Timely Implementation of Fishery Specifications; Recommends Changes to Habitat Research Area

Current Council Meeting

September 2026

Hotel 1620, Plymouth, MA

Sep. 15 — Sep. 17, 2026

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June 2026 Council Meeting

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September 2026 through June 2027

Upcoming Events

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Sep. 22, 2026 Scallop Plan Development Team Webinar

Sep. 28, 2026 Groundfish Plan Development Team Webinar

Oct. 6-8, 2026 MAFMC Council Meeting

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  • Aug. 31, 2026 Herring Plan Development Team Webinar 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Aug. 31, 2026 SBRM Fishery Management Action Team and Plan Development Team Webinar 2:00 pm

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  • Sep. 1, 2026 Executive Committee Webinar 10:00 am

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  • Sep. 2, 2026 Herring Joint Committee and Advisory Panel Meeting 9:30 am

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  • Sep. 3, 2026 Whiting Plan Development Team Webinar 9:30 am

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  • Sep. 9, 2026 Scallop Joint Advisory Panel Panel and Plan Development Team Meeting 9:00 am

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  • Sep. 10, 2026 Groundfish Plan Development Team Webinar 9:00 am
  • Sep. 10, 2026 Scallop Committee Meeting 9:00 am

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