29 Sep 2025
🎣New Jersey and North Carolina Bluefish Quota Transfer Regulation
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer From New Jersey to North Carolina
Summary
NMFS announces that the State of New Jersey 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 New Jersey and North Carolina.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The regulation details a quota transfer of bluefish between New Jersey and North Carolina, impacting fishery businesses in those states. Compliance with quota management is critical for businesses reliant on fishing, indicating a regulatory requirement that could affect operational capacities.