Welcome to MAC AFS

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter (MAC) is one of six geographic chapters within the Northeastern Division of the American Fisheries Society. The mission of the Chapter is to fulfill the parent society’s objectives within the Mid-Atlantic Region:

  • Promote the conservation, development, and wise use of the fisheries
  • Promote and evaluate the development and advancement of  fisheries science and practice
  • Gather and disseminate scientific, technical, and other information about fisheries science and practice
  • Encourage the teaching of fisheries science and practice in regional colleges and universities and the continuing education and development of fisheries professionals.