ASMFC Fisheries Focus, May/June 2005, Vol. 14, Issue 4/5

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 May/June 2005 issue include: Upcoming Meetings; Species Profile: Spot; Summer Flounder Draft Addendum XVII Released for Public Comment; Weakfish Board Initiates Development of Addendum to Address Stock Declines; Atlantic Sturgeon Addendum II; House Members Urge Support for ASMFC in NOAA Budget; ASMFC Releases RFP on Mid-Atlantic Near Shore Trawl Survey; Winter Flounder State Implementation Plans Approved; ACCSP Plans Peer Review for Spring 2006; ASMFC Employee of the Quarter Named; ASMFC Comings and Goings"Working towards healthy, self-sustaining populations for all Atlantic Coast fish species or successful restoration well in progress by the year 2015.