International trade · 22/11/1994Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

NMFS Proposes Management Measure Adjustments for Red Snapper Fishery

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing changes to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico, including reducing the bag limit for red snapper and delaying the opening of the commercial fishery until February 24, 1995, in an effort to prevent overfishing and ensure the fishery is open when demand is highest.