FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS
ATLANTIC SURFCLAM AND OCEAN QUAHOG
Implementing regulations for these fisheries are found at 50 CFR Part 648 Subpart E
The Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog fisheries are managed by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. These fisheries utilize an individual transferable quota (ITQ) to regulate commercial fishing. To view images of Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog, please click here.
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Recent Announcements
- December 18, 2012 - Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fishery - Effective January 1, 2013, a portion of the Georges Bank Closed Area will be reopened for Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog harvesting
- December 6, 2012 - 2013 Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog fishery measures & PSP closure areas extended for another year through December 31, 2013
- October 24, 2012 - New Vessel Monitoring System Software, Boatracs Users, Effective November 1, 2012
- October 15, 2012 - New Vessel Monitoring System Software, SkyMate Users, Effective November 1, 2012
- November 28, 2011 - Red Tide/Shellfish Closure Extension Through December 31, 2012
- September 19, 2011 - Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Specification of 2012 Quotas and Surfclam Minimum Size Suspension
- December 28, 2010 - Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Quota Specifications for Fishing Years 2011-2013
Recent And Upcoming Actions
Information Sheets and Other Background Materials
ITQ Allocation Holder Reports
Charts — Fishery Specific Charts
Forms
Paralytic Shellfish Poison Testing
FishWatch - U.S. Seafood Facts
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For more information about the Atlantic Surfclams and Ocean Quahogs fisheries, please contact Douglas Potts at (978) 281-9341 or Douglas.Potts@noaa.gov
Last Updated:
January 23, 2013
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