International trade · 14/04/2026Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Announces Closure of Northern Gulf of Maine Scallop Management Area for LAGC Vessels
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is closing the Northern Gulf of Maine Scallop Management Area to the Limited Access General Category (LAGC) fishery for the remainder of 2026, in an effort to prevent overharvesting of the 2026 Northern Gulf of Maine Set-Aside.
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