NOAA Modifies Possession and Trip Limits for Northeast Multispecies Common Pool Fishery

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has modified the possession and trip limits for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery, increasing them for Southern New England/Mid-Atlantic yellowtail flounder and reducing them for Georges Bank cod, to help the common pool fishery meet its quotas. This change aims to provide more fishing opportunities for yellowtail flounder while preventing overharvest of Georges Bank cod.