ASMFC Fisheries Focus, November/December 2005, Vol. 14, Issue 10

The ASMFC Fisheries Focus is a monthly newsletter of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. It contains articles and information concerning the conservation and management of nearshore fishery resources, including marine, shell and anadromous species in the Atlantic Coastal States. The articles featured in this November/December 2005 issue include: Species Profile: American Lobster; ASMFC Comings and Goings; ASMFC Approves Amendment 1 to the Atlantic Croaker Plan; Northern Shrimp 2006 Fishing Season Set at 140 Days; Horseshoe Crab Addendum Initiated; Spiny Dogfish Board Approves 4 Million Pound Quota; Striped Bass Stock Assessment Indicates Healthy Stock; Weakfish Biological Sampling and Reporting System Approved; ACCSP Announces 2006 Funding; ASMFC Employee of the Quarter Named; Addendum XVI Approved for Public Comment."Working towards healthy, self-sustaining populations for all Atlantic Coast fish species or successful restoration well in progress by the year 2015.