🎣Temporary Closure of Blueline Tilefish Harvest in South Atlantic
Fisheries of the South Atlantic; Commercial Closure for Blueline Tilefish in the South Atlantic
Summary
NMFS implements an accountability measure for the commercial harvest of blueline tilefish in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the South Atlantic. NMFS estimates that commercial landings of blueline tilefish will soon reach the commercial annual catch limit (ACL) for the 2025 fishing year. Accordingly, NMFS closes the commercial sector for the harvest of blueline tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ to protect the blueline tilefish resource from overfishing.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation establishes a temporary closure of the commercial harvest of blueline tilefish due to reaching the annual catch limit, impacting businesses that depend on this fishery for revenue. The prohibition of sale or purchase during the closure period explicitly affects commercial fishing entities and related businesses.