International trade · 02/05/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Approves Framework Adjustment 47 to Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has approved Framework Adjustment 47, a plan to rebuild overfished groundfish stocks and prevent overfishing in the Northeastern United States, as part of the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. This plan aims to achieve optimum yield and ensure that management measures are based on the best available scientific information.