New England’s fishery managers have released a sweeping new plan for managing the ocean ecosystems off New England’s coasts. Habitat Omnibus Amendment 2 has been fourteen years in the making and, as with any new fishing rule, it’s been controversial, with critics among the fishing industry and environmental advocates. It has also been hailed as a groundbreaking application of ocean science. The plan designates a number of areas in which fishing will be restricted in order to protect the physical