Please note the following items regarding federally managed fisheries in the South Atlantic Region: · NOAA Fisheries Service is seeking public comment on Amendment 17B to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region, which establishes annual catch limits (ACLs) and accountability measures (AMs) for nine snapper […]
Commercial Fishing for Black Sea Bass Closed to Vessels Fishing in the South Atlantic Federal Waters on October 7, 2010 The commercial sector for black sea bass in federal waters of the South Atlantic from 35°15.19′ N. lat., the latitude of Cape Hatteras Light, NC to Key West, FL will be closed, effective 12:01 […]
Council Reviews Options for Future Management of Red Snapper New stock assessment due for completion in December may prompt changes in regulations Federal fishery managers met last week in Charleston, South Carolina to discuss several amendments currently under development that may impact fishermen in the future who target species such as snapper, […]
