NMFS Proposes Quotas for Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries in 1996

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued proposed quotas for the Atlantic surf clam and ocean quahog fisheries for 1996, aiming to set allowable harvests of these species within the exclusive economic zone. The quotas are chosen from an optimum yield range for each fishery, with the goal of maximizing sustainable yields.