Scup Fishery Closure Announced by NMFS for 2008 Winter II Period

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has closed the scup commercial fishery along the East Coast from Maine to North Carolina for the 2008 Winter II period, as the quota for the season has been fully harvested. This closure applies to federally permitted commercial vessels and dealer permit holders, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2008.