🎣Massachusetts Transfers Bluefish Quota to North Carolina
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer From Massachusetts to North Carolina
Summary
NMFS announces that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is transferring a portion of their 2025 commercial bluefish quota to the State of North Carolina. This quota adjustment is necessary to comply with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan (FMP) quota transfer provisions. This announcement informs the public of the revised 2025 commercial bluefish quotas for Massachusetts and North Carolina.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The transfer of bluefish commercial quotas between Massachusetts and North Carolina has direct financial implications for businesses involved in fisheries, as quotas dictate the amount of fish that can be caught and sold. Compliance with these regulations is necessary for commercial fishing operations to avoid penalties while maximizing resource allocation.