June 6, 2019 — The following was released by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission:
The April/May 2019 issue of Fisheries Focus is now available at http://www.asmfc.org/uploads/file/5cf95e78FishFocusAprilMay2019.pdf.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
ASMFC Presents Annual Awards of Excellence
page 1
Upcoming Meetings
page 2
From the Executive Director’s Desk
5-Year Strategic Plan Updates Vision & Addresses Need to Prioritize Limited Resources
page 3
Species Profile
Atlantic Striped Bass
page 4
Fishery Management Actions
Atlantic Herring
Coastal Sharks
Atlantic Cobia
page 6
In Memoriam: Ed O’Brien
page 7
Comings & Goings
page 9
Horseshoe Crab Benchmark Stock Assessment Approved for Management Use
page 10
On the Legislative Front
page 10
Science Highlight
Striped Bass Assessment Overview
page 12
ACCSP Update
ACCSP Announces FY19 Funding Recipients & Issues Request for FY20 Proposals
page 14
ASMFC Seeks New ACCSP Director
page 16
Past issues of Fisheries Focus can be found at http://www.asmfc.org/search/%20/%20/Fishery-Focus