NMFS Issues Final Rule for Amendment 17A to Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented Amendment 17A to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region, which establishes a zero annual catch limit for red snapper and prohibits harvest and possession in both federal and state waters, except for specific fishing gear and locations.