New England Fishery Management Council
FisheriesMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
The New England Fishery Management Council is a regional body established under federal law to conserve and manage marine resources from the coast of Maine to Connecticut, spanning three to 200 miles offshore. Based in Newburyport, Massachusetts, the council operates within the fisheries sector and collaborates with its stakeholders to address Northeast regional fishery management needs. With a modest organizational size, it focuses on developing and implementing management measures that affect how fisheries are conducted in its jurisdiction. In addition to its long-standing mandate, the council has engaged in recent activities such as participating in industry events related to scallop research, reflecting ongoing efforts to integrate scientific research with management decisions. The organization’s leadership transition in 2023, marked by the appointment of a new executive director, signals continuity in guiding Northeast fisheries governance alongside its ongoing council responsibilities.