NOAA Proposes Status Quo Quotas for Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries for 2017 and 2018

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has proposed maintaining the current commercial quotas for the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog fisheries for the 2017 and 2018 fishing years, aiming to prevent overfishing and optimize yields. This decision is expected to benefit the industry and dealers by maintaining a consistent market.