Fishery Councils Webinar on Sharing Blueline Tilefish Catch
Published Date: 4/13/2026
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Summary
The Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Fishery Councils are teaming up to figure out how to share the blueline tilefish catch north of Cape Hatteras. They’re kicking off with a webinar on May 1, 2026, to review data and past methods before making recommendations. This affects fishermen and coastal communities by aiming for fair fish limits and sustainable fishing practices.
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Blueline Tilefish Allocation Talks
On May 1, 2026, a Joint Blueline Tilefish Subcommittee will begin reviewing data and past methods to decide how to allocate the acceptable biological catch (ABC) of blueline tilefish north of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. This process affects fishermen and coastal communities because the subcommittee’s later allocation recommendations could influence catch limits and fishing practices.
Accessibility for Meeting Participation
The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities, and requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid must be directed to Shelley Spedden at (302) 526-5251 at least 5 days before the meeting date. The meeting will be held via webinar on May 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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