Fishery Council Dives into Climate and Ocean Ecosystem Chats
Published Date: 4/22/2025
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Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting to talk about how climate and ecosystems affect local fisheries. Fishermen, communities, and ocean lovers will see potential changes that could impact fishing rules and the environment. The meeting is hybrid, so you can join in person or online, and the ideas discussed might lead to new rules soon.
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Council May Change New England Fishing Rules
The New England Fishery Management Council's Climate and Ecosystem Steering Committee is meeting to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Fishermen and coastal communities in Connecticut (CT), Maine (ME), Massachusetts (MA), New Hampshire (NH), Rhode Island (RI), and Vermont (VT) could see potential changes to fishing rules and the environment, and recommendations may be sent to the full Council for possible new rules.
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