Mandatory electronic reporting in the Hawai'i longline fishery will be a major topic of discussion at the Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Council's 180th meeting, which will take place in American Samoa. Visit event website for more details and meeting agenda.

The 3rd National Electronic Monitoring Workshop Series will engage and educate new participants and foster an environment for collaboration across different fisheries, fishermen and other stakeholders regarding the opportunities and challenges associated with electronic monitoring. The first workshop will be held on the East Coast with the support of the New England Fishery Management Council […]

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) and New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) are considering an action that will require commercial fishing operators holding federal permits for species managed by either Council to report their Vessel Trip Reports (VTRs) electronically rather than on paper. Fisheries covered include: Atlantic Bluefish, Black Sea Bass, Scup, Summer Flounder, Spiny Dogfish, Tilefish, Squid, Atlantic Mackerel, Butterfish, Surfclam, Ocean Quahog, Northeast Multispecies […]