International trade · 12/12/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
US Fishery Management Closes Elephant Trunk Area to Scallop Fishing
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has temporarily closed the Elephant Trunk Area to all scallop vessels for up to 180 days to protect small scallops and prevent overfishing, following a request from the New England Fishery Management Council.