NMFS Proposes 2003 Specifications and Foreign Fishing Restrictions for Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed initial specifications for the 2003 fishing year for Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish (MSB), with the goal of promoting the development and conservation of these resources. The proposed regulations also include an in-season adjustment procedure and changes to the method for carrying over Loligo squid underages.