Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; 2016 Recreational Accountability Measure and Closure for South Atlantic Greater Amberjack

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented temporary measures to close the recreational fishery for greater amberjack in the South Atlantic due to estimated annual catch limits being reached. This closure will remain in effect until the end of the current fishing year to protect the greater amberjack resource in the region.