ASMFC Fisheries Focus, August 2005, Vol. 14, Issue 7

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 October 2005 issue include: Upcoming Meetings; Species Profile: Weakfish; ASMFC Comings and Goings; On the Legislative Front; Southeast Bycatch Workshop Scheduled for November; ACCSP Considers Preliminary Proposals for 2006; Managing Our Nations Fisheries Conference Proceedings Now Available."Working towards healthy, self-sustaining populations for all Atlantic Coast fish species or successful restoration well in progress by the year 2015.