ASMFC Lobster Stock Assessment: Gulf of Maine, Georges Bank Not Depleted but Overfishing Rising
A stock assessment found that the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank (GOM/GBK) is not depleted but has dipped 34% since peak levels in 2018, and overfishing is taking place. Meanwhile, the Southern New England (SNE) stock remains “significantly depleted,” with record-low abundances for all life stages in recent years.
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC)’s American Lobster Management Board received the results this week.
“The Benchmark Stock Assessment is a considerable advancement in our understanding US American lobster resource...
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