NMFS Proposes New Management Measures for Snapper-Grouper Fishery in South Atlantic Region

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing to implement new management measures for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region, including the creation of 34 special management zones around artificial reefs in North Carolina and South Carolina, in an effort to reduce adverse effects on snapper-grouper species and enhance recreational fishing opportunities.