Regulation & law · 03/10/2001Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Closes Pamlico Sound Waters to Large-Mesh Gillnets to Protect Sea Turtles
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is temporarily closing the waters of Pamlico Sound, North Carolina, to fishing with large-mesh gillnets from September 28, 2001, to December 15, 2001, to safeguard migrating sea turtles, and is seeking public comments on a potential permanent rule.
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