Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan : Small-mesh fishery specifications for fishing years 2024-2026, including an environmental assessment, regulatory impact review, and regulatory flexibility analysis

Key Points

• The aim is to establish fishing regulations for small-mesh species in the Northeast multispecies fishery from 2024 to 2026.
• Developed by the New England Fishery Management Council and NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service.
• Includes an Environmental Assessment to assess ecological impacts.
• Involves regulatory reviews and flexibility analyses for effective management.
• Proposed specifications to enhance sustainability of small-mesh fisheries.
• Environmental impacts evaluated suggest proactive measures for resource management.