The commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking interested individuals for nomination to open seats on the New England Fishery Management Council. Candidates “by reason of their occupation or other experience, scientific expertise or training must be knowledgeable and experienced in ways related to fishery resources of New England.”
Two at-large seats, currently held by Rip Cunningham of Massachusetts and Frank Blount of Rhode Island, will be open to nominations.
The NEFMC is one of eight regional councils that manage U.S. marine fisheries seaward of state territorial waters. Responsibilities include development of fishery management plans that are submitted to the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Secretary of Commerce for approval and implementation.