Closure of the Trimester 1 Longfin Squid Fishery

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has closed the longfin squid fishery in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for the remainder of Trimester 1, effective April 17, 2012, due to concerns about exceeding the butterfish mortality cap. The closure limits vessels with a Federal permit to harvest longfin to 2,500 pounds per trip until April 30, 2012.