Northeast Multispecies Sector Program

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The Northeast Multispecies Sector Program is a catch share program implemented in the Northeast groundfish fishery in 2010. The fishery occurs primarily off the New England coastal states and targets a diverse group of species, including Atlantic cod, haddock, pollock, yellowtail flounder, and others.

Catch Share Program Overview
Fishery Background and Timeline
Management Context

Ecological Indicators

Biomass
Fishing Mortality
Ratio of Catch to Quota
Observer Coverage
Discards
Bycatch
Fishing Effort
Habitat Impacts

Economic Indicators

Landings
Revenues
Active Vessels
Access and Exclusion
Fishery Diversification
Private Cost of Fishery Management

SOCIAL Indicators

Landings and Revenues by State and Port Group
Vessel Activity by State and Port Group
Crew Employment and Compensation
Seafood Processor Employment
Fishing Vessel and Crew Safety
Support Service Employment

GOVERNANCE Indicators

Public Cost of Fishery Management
Management Time
Annual Catch Limit Trends
Litigation

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