NMFS Proposes 2018-2020 Fishing Quotas for Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed maintaining the current commercial quotas for the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog fisheries for 2018 and 2019, with projected quotas for 2020, in an effort to prevent overfishing and ensure a stable market.