International trade · 05/10/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; 2012-2013 Accountability Measure and Closure for Gulf King Mackerel in Northern Florida West Coast Subzone
Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has implemented a temporary final rule to close the northern Florida west coast subzone of the Gulf of Mexico to commercial king mackerel fishing due to the annual catch limit being reached by October 5, 2012. This measure aims to protect the Gulf king mackerel resource.