March 23, 2012 – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is pleased to provide you with our 2011 Annual Report, http://www.asmfc.org/publications/2011AnnualReport.pdf.
It describes the Commission's activities and progress in carrying out our public trust responsibilities for the valuable marine fisheries under Commission stewardship. Included in this report are graphs with historical records detailing biomass levels or landings of our stocks. Also provided is a summary of the significant management actions Commissioners initiated in 2011 to maintain and restore the abundance of Commission managed species. This report reflects our Commissioners' commitment to accountability and transparency in all they do to manage and rebuild stocks under their care. We hope that you will find the information contained within useful and interesting.
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