South Atlantic Council Submits Amendment 41 to Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan

Summary

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has submitted Amendment 41 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region for review, approval, and implementation by the National Marine Fisheries Service. The amendment aims to manage mutton snapper based on the best available scientific information to achieve optimal yield and prevent overfishing while minimizing negative impacts on the economy and society.