NMFS Proposes 2007 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Specifications

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes specifications for the 2007 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries, aiming to ensure target fishing mortality rates are not exceeded and allow for rebuilding of the stocks. The proposal is part of the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan and has been conditionally approved for four research projects.