Changes to Spanish mackerel catch limits in the Gulf of Mexico
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has proposed a rule to change how much Spanish mackerel can be caught in the Gulf of Mexico. This includes adjusting the annual catch limit based on recent scientific data about the fish population.
Why it matters: This is a technical management change intended to align catch limits with current scientific assessments and adjust how the agency responds when catch limits are exceeded.
Who it affects
- Commercial and recreational fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico
This information comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via the Federal Register; readers should consult the official document before making business or fishing decisions.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document