🎣Temporary Adjustment to Blueline Tilefish Commercial Limit Announced
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Blueline Tilefish Fishery; In-Season Adjustment to the Blueline Tilefish Commercial Possession Limit
Summary
NMFS announces that the commercial per-trip possession limit for the blueline tilefish fishery in the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office Tilefish Management Unit (i.e., north of the Virginia/ North Carolina border) has been reduced for the remainder of the 2025 fishing year. This announcement informs the public of the reduced blueline tilefish possession limit. This action is intended to prevent over-harvest of blueline tilefish commercial quota for the fishing year.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The document outlines a temporary reduction in the commercial possession limit for blueline tilefish, impacting fisheries operations and compliance with new quota regulations. Business owners must adapt to this change to avoid penalties and manage their fishing strategies effectively.