International trade · 05/06/2026Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Amendment 19 for Shrimp Fishery Management in the Gulf of America
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is seeking public comment on Amendment 19 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of America, which proposes extending the moratorium on new commercial shrimp permits for an additional 10 years to maintain stability and prevent overcapacity in the Gulf shrimp fishery.
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