Published:
December 1, 1992
Originator:
Chesapeake Bay Program

Each year the fishery management plans adopted by the Chesapeake Bay's Executive Committee are reviewed and updated. The annual review provides a format for incorporating new information, evaluating progress toward achieving objectives, and updating management strategies. The fishery management process began under the 1987 Chesapeake Bay Agreement when commercially, recreationally, and ecologically valuable finfish and shellfish species were selected for the development of baywide fishery management plans (FMPs). The species selected for plan development and their adoption scheduled is provided in Table 1. The following report reviews athe progress of adopted management plans during 1992 except for striped bass. The progress report, for striped bass is under separate cover in order to include the entire commercial fishing season.

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