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More than half of all squid landings in the Northeast come from Rhode Island. But last year, as a result of the pandemic, some Rhode Island fleets saw earnings dip by 30 percent.
Jason Didden, a fishery management specialist at the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, says that so far in 2021, total longfin landing are off to a slow start at less than 5 million pounds landed, compared to this time last year when around 11 million pounds had been landed. Illex season typically gets started in May and 2021 squid quotas are the same as 2020: 23,400 metric tons for longfin and 30,000 metric tons for illex. (The illex quota was expected to be reviewed in May.)
Bluefish Need Your Help
Josh Peznowski with a summertime bluefish.
Bluefish, those voracious predators that chase every lure in the tackle box, are in need of your help!
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council are jointly considering management changes to the bluefish fishery to end overfishing and begin rebuilding the stock to a healthy status.
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MAFMC Seeking Public Comments on Bluefish Management Options
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission are collecting public comments on the Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment.
March 10, 2021
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission are collecting public comments on the Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment. This action addresses a wide range of issues related to management of the Atlantic bluefish fishery, including potential changes to allocations, development of a rebuilding plan, and other issues.
How to Use The Form
The form provides spaces to comment on each of the management issues (some of which contain multiple sets of alternatives) being considered in this amendment. It is not required to comment on each section. If you would prefer to submit your comments all in one section, scroll down to section 8 (General) and enter or upload your comments t