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Cancelled or scaled back stock assessments threaten economically important fisheries like groundfish, monkfish, and scallops in New England. Proposed cuts could further erode NOAA's ability to provide critical science for management decisions. These uncertainties often lead to cautious catch limits, reducing harvest limits for both commercial and recreational fisheries. Funding uncertainties also affect public meetings and limit stakeholder participation and transparency. The Council's work to ensure prosperous and sustainable fisheries directly aligns with the stated goal of EO 14276 to promote the productive harvest of our seafood resources.