International trade · 07/11/2013Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Proposes 2014-2016 Fishing Quotas for Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed unchanged commercial quotas for the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog fisheries for 2014, 2015, and 2016, aiming to prevent overfishing and maintain a consistent market, with the industry and dealers expected to benefit from the proposed status quo quotas.