International trade · 02/11/2004Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
US Fisheries Management: New Frameworks for Atlantic Sea Scallop and Northeast Multispecies Fishery
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented two new frameworks, Framework 16 and Framework 39, to manage the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery and Northeast Multispecies Fishery. These frameworks establish access areas for scallop fishing within closed areas for Northeast multispecies, ensuring consistent catches and revising Essential Fish Habitat closures.
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