International trade · 08/12/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Emergency Fisheries Closure in the Gulf of Mexico Due to the Deepwater Horizon MC252 Oil Spill; Amendment 4
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a temporary emergency rule to close royal red shrimp fishing in a specific area of the Gulf of Mexico due to the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The rule, which supersedes a previous emergency rule, will remain in effect for 60 days to ensure seafood safety and consumer confidence.
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