International trade · 04/10/2013Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Temporary Increase in Atlantic Herring Fishing Limit in Management Area 2
Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries announced a temporary increase in the Atlantic herring fishing limit in Management Area 2, allowing vessels with permits to catch and land more herring than the usual 2,000 pounds, due to low catch rates. This change is effective starting October 1, 2013, at 12:01 AM.