Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; 2012 Commercial Accountability Measure and Closure for the South Atlantic Lesser Amberjack, Almaco Jack, and Banded Rudderfish Complex

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is implementing measures to protect the lesser amberjack, almaco jack, and banded rudderfish in the South Atlantic. The measures will close the commercial fishing sector for these species on July 2, 2012, to prevent overfishing.