May 6, 2020 — The following was released by the New England Fishery Management Council:
The New England Fishery Management Council has scheduled two more public hearings on Draft Groundfish Monitoring Amendment 23, which is being developed to improve the accuracy and accountability of catch reporting in the commercial groundfish fishery.
The Council held its first public hearing on April 15, 2020 by webinar. Given the continued restrictions on public gatherings due to COVID-19, the Council will hold the May 12 and May 21 public hearings by webinar as well. Here’s what you need to know to join in.