š£Atlantic Spanish Mackerel Commercial Harvest Closure Regulations
Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf and Atlantic Region; Commercial Closure for Atlantic Spanish Mackerel in the Northern Zone
Summary
NMFS implements an accountability measure (AM) for the commercial harvest of Spanish mackerel in the northern zone of the Atlantic exclusive economic zone (EEZ). NMFS projects that landings will soon reach the revised commercial quota for Spanish mackerel in the northern zone of the Atlantic EEZ for the 2025-2026 fishing year. According to regulations for Spanish mackerel in the Atlantic, NMFS closes the northern zone for commercial harvest to protect this fishery resource.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation imposes a commercial closure for Atlantic Spanish mackerel harvest in the northern zone, which affects business owners in fishing and seafood industries by limiting their ability to commercially harvest and sell this species during the closure period. This could lead to financial losses and necessitate compliance with new operational restrictions.