New England Fishery Management Council Announces Monkfish Fishery Scoping Process

Summary

The New England Fishery Management Council is seeking public input on potential catch share management approaches for the monkfish fishery, including Individual Fishery Quotas, sectors, and community quotas, as part of Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan.

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