Spiny Dogfish Commercial Quota Harvested in Northeastern US

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that the commercial spiny dogfish quota for the Northeastern United States, covering Maine through Florida, has been fully harvested for the first semi-annual period, from November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2009. As a result, the fishery will remain closed until May 1, 2009, when the next quota period begins.