December 22, 2015 — The following was released by the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC):
The New England Fishery Management Council will host a workshop on February 22-23, 2016 to explore concerns about inshore scallop fishing. It will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI.
Discussions will build on and contribute to ideas expressed in the Council’s May 2015 white paper on this issue. The Council has enlisted the Fisheries Leadership & Sustainability Forum (Fisheries Forum) to assist in developing the workshop agenda and facilitate discussions.
For more information, including background material and registration forms, see Sea Scallop Workshop, Feb 22-23, 2016. If you have questions, please contact Deirdre Boelke at dboelke@nefmc.org.