U.S. Fishery Management Council Implements Comprehensive Amendment to Ensure Compliance with Magnuson-Stevens Act

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a final rule to implement a comprehensive amendment to the fishery management plans for the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic regions, aimed at ensuring compliance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and addressing overfishing, habitat protection, and bycatch reduction.