New England Council to Discuss Scallop Fishing Regulations
Published Date: 10/2/2025
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Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting to talk about scallop fishing rules in New England waters. Fishermen, seafood lovers, and coastal communities could see changes based on what the panel suggests. The meeting is a chance to shape fishing rules that affect jobs and the ocean’s health.
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Scallop Rule Meeting May Affect Fishermen
If you are a New England scallop fisherman, the Council is holding a public meeting of its Scallop Advisory Panel to consider actions affecting fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The panel will make recommendations that may be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and could lead to changes in fishing rules that affect operations and jobs.
Seafood Consumers and Coastal Communities Alert
If you live in a coastal community or buy/eat scallops, a public advisory meeting will consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the EEZ. The panel’s recommendations may be taken up by the full Council and could lead to rule changes that affect seafood availability, coastal jobs, and ocean health.
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