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. Please visit the Surfclam and Ocean Quahog clam webpage for more information on ITQ program. To view images of Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog, please click here.
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Recent Announcements
- 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
- December 8, 2010 - Georges Bank Closed Area Remains Closed To The Harvest Of Atlantic Surfclams And Ocean Quahogs
- November 24, 2010 - Red Tide/Shellfish Closure Extension Through December 31, 2011
- November 17, 2009 - Effective December 31, 2009, Through December 31, 2010, NOAA Fisheries extends the emergency action to address Red Tide
Recent And Upcoming Actions
Information Sheets
Charts — Fishery Specific Charts
Forms - Permit Applications And Request Forms
FishWatch - U.S. Seafood Facts
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Last Updated:
December 29, 2011
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