NMFS Determines South Atlantic Gag and Vermilion Snapper Are Approaching Overfished Conditions

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has determined that the South Atlantic gag fishery is overfishing and approaching an overfished condition, while the South Atlantic vermilion snapper fishery is also experiencing overfishing. The decision was made on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce and was communicated to the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council.