Fishery Council Webinar: Scallops and Rules on Deck
Published Date: 4/30/2026
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Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public webinar on May 14, 2026, to discuss important rules for local fishermen, especially about scallops and redfish. They’ll talk about gear rules and fishing area conflicts that could affect how and where fishing happens. This meeting helps make sure fishing stays fair and sustainable, with no immediate costs but big impacts on fishing practices.
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Webinar on New England Fisheries Rules
You can join a public webinar on May 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. about actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Register at https://nefmc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ptXhN9gkSdGXf60oHt0RiQ to listen or provide input; recommendations from the Enforcement Committee may be sent to the full Council for formal consideration.
Discussion: Northern Gulf of Maine Scallops
The Enforcement Committee will discuss this year's Northern Gulf of Maine scallop fishery during the May 14, 2026 meeting. If you fish scallops in that area, this discussion may lead to recommendations the Council considers for future management.
Mesh Size Enforcement in Redfish Exemption
The Committee will discuss mesh size enforcement in the redfish exemption program at the May 14, 2026 webinar. Fishery participants subject to the redfish exemption program should note this enforcement topic is on the agenda and may result in recommendations to the full Council.
Gear Conflict Issues in Scallop Area Two
The Enforcement Committee will discuss potential gear conflict issues in scallop closed area two during the May 14, 2026 meeting. Fishermen who fish in or near scallop closed area two may want to follow this discussion because it addresses local gear and area-use conflicts.
Meeting Accessibility and Recording Availability
The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities, and requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids must be directed to Cate O'Keefe at (978) 465-0492 at least 5 days before the meeting. The webinar will be recorded, and a copy of the recording is available upon request consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852.
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