International trade · 30/12/1994Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

NMFS Issues Final Rule to Adjust Red Snapper Fishery Management Measures

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a final rule to reduce the daily bag limit for red snapper from seven to five fish, increase the minimum allowable size to 15 inches, and delay the opening of the commercial fishery until February 24, 1995, in an effort to prevent overfishing and maintain annual catch specifications.