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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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Latest News

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Council Takes Action on Scallops, Herring, and Habitat; Elects Officers

Council Addresses Executive Order and NOAA Directives through 2027 Work Priorities

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

Next Council Meeting

December 2026

Hotel Viking, Newport, RI

Dec. 8 — Dec. 10, 2026

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September 2026 Council Meeting

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September 2026 through September 2027

Upcoming Events

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Nov. 9-12, 2026 ASMFC Annual Meeting

Nov. 9, 2026 Groundfish Plan Development Team Webinar

Nov. 12, 2026 Recreational Advisory Panel Webinar

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  • Nov. 17, 2026 SSC Subpanel Webinar 9:00 am
  • Nov. 17, 2026 Scallop Joint Committee and Advisory Panel Meeting 9:00 am

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  • Nov. 18, 2026 Executive Committee Webinar

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  • Nov. 19-20, 2026 NRCC Fall 2026 Meeting
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