December 18, 2020 — The following was released by the New England Fishery Management Council:
The New England Fishery Management Council is soliciting applicants to fill two vacancies on its Scallop Advisory Panel (AP). These are midterm appointments that will run through December 2022. The application deadline is Friday, January 15, 2021.
Advisory panel members reflect a wide range of expertise covering different gear types, user groups, geographic locations, and social and economic perspectives.
“We’re looking for applicants who understand the scallop fishery and are ready to commit to an active role on the AP,” said Council Executive Director Tom Nies. “We recognize that being an AP member can be challenging and sometimes time-demanding, but the Council benefits from the expertise of its AP members and genuinely appreciates their involvement in the development of our actions.”