NMFS Proposes Regulations to Implement Measures from Amendment 16 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries proposes new regulations to implement measures from Amendment 16 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan, with the goal of protecting deep-sea corals and promoting sustainable fishing practices in the Mid-Atlantic region. The proposed measures include restrictions on fishing gear and vessel monitoring requirements to minimize harm to coral habitats.