NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — September 18, 2012 — The New England Fishery Management Council's Scallop Committee met on Tuesday to review the Scallop Advisory Panel and Scallop Plan Development Team's recommendations regarding scallop fishery specifications for fishing years 2013 and 2014 (Framework 24). The committe also discussed possible modifications to access areas, as well as yellowtail flounder by-catch in the scallop fishery. The audio from that meeting is posted below in several segments.
Listen to the Scallop Committee's review of scallop survey methods and results for fishing year 2012 and fishery specification estimates for Framework 24.
Listen to the Scallop Committee's assessment of Framework 24 as they discuss possession limits and access area trips.
Listen to part 1 and part 2 of the Scallop Committee's discussion on closed access areas and the time sensitive nature of Framework implementation.
Listen to part 1 and part 2 of the Scallop Committee's consideration of alternatives in Framework 24 including measures to refine access area guidelines and manage yellowtail by-catch in the scallop fishery.