Fishery nerds meet online to divvy up 2027 squid catches
Published Date: 10/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee is meeting on November 3, 2026, to set fishing limits for Longfin Squid for 2027-2029. This affects fishermen and seafood businesses by guiding how much squid can be caught to keep the population healthy. The meeting is online and open to the public, with important decisions that could impact fishing rules and the economy.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Longfin Squid catch limits set for 2027–2029
The Scientific and Statistical Committee will make multi-year acceptable biological catch (ABC) recommendations for Longfin Squid for the 2027–2029 fishing years. These recommendations guide how much squid can be caught and therefore directly affect fishermen and seafood businesses that harvest or sell Longfin Squid.
Public webinar meeting with accessibility options
The SSC meeting is on November 3, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will be held via Webex with a telephone-only option; briefing materials will be available on the Council website. People needing sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids must request them at least 5 days before the meeting.
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