Federally Permitted Vessels in the Atlantic Herring Fishery Face New Catch Limit in Management Area 3

Summary

As of October 24, 2013, federally permitted vessels in the Atlantic Herring Fishery are subject to a sub-annual catch limit of 2,000 lb (907.2 kg) per trip or calendar day in Management Area 3 until January 1, 2014, due to high catch rates of 92% as of October 18, 2013.