International trade · 10/02/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Issues Final Emergency Rule to Revise Gulf of Maine Winter Flounder Catch Limit
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a final emergency rule to revise the catch limit for Gulf of Maine winter flounder, increasing fishing year 2011 levels based on the most recent scientific information. This change aims to provide additional fishing opportunities while maintaining sustainable fish populations.