The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has drafted a document outlining a new policy regarding fishing zone closures in emergency situations, including situations during which there is a risk of seafood contamination. Though drafted on May 28, 2013, NMFS posted the policy draft in the Federal Register yesterday, Monday, June 3, 2013. NMFS is asking […]
NOAA has announced that it will be seeking comments from the public about bag limits for Vermillion Snapper and annual catch limits for Yellowtail Snapper. In addition, NOAA is considering eliminating the ventilation tool rule for boats reef fishing and is asking for public input on the matter. You can read the full announcement from […]
fish, Fishing, NOAA, Regulations, Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
The National Marine Fisheries Service will host a public webinar and conference call on May 15, 2013 to address the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Recreational Fishing Plan which had initially been introduced in December, 2011. the plan addresses Atlantic tunas, sharks, billfish, and swordfish. The webinar is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m and […]
Billfish, Legislation, marlin, NOAA, Sharks, Swordfish, tuna
The Miami Herald reports that local commercial fishermen in Key Largo, Florida unanimously voted yesterday to oppose mandatory satellite tracking for vessels fishing for snapper and grouper. The meeting and vote come in response to a South Atlantic Fishery Management Council proposal to require all federal snapper-grouper permit holders to install vessel monitoring systems on […]
Commerical Fishing, Grouper, Keys, NOAA, Regulations, Snapper