🐟2025 Atlantic Spiny Dogfish Fishery Specifications and Impact
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Spiny Dogfish Fishery; 2025 Specifications
Summary
NMFS proposes specifications for the 2025 Atlantic spiny dogfish fishery, as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils. This action is necessary to establish allowable harvest levels for the spiny dogfish fishery to prevent overfishing while enabling optimum yield, using the best scientific information available. This document also informs the public of the proposed fishery specifications and provides an opportunity for comment.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The proposed rule sets 2025 specifications for the Atlantic spiny dogfish fishery, impacting allowable harvest levels and quotas. Businesses holding commercial fishing permits for spiny dogfish must comply with these new limits, which represent an 18% decrease from 2024. This compliance is critical for financial viability and could influence operational decisions in the fishing industry.