NOAA Closes 2026 Commercial Fishing for Scamp and Yellowmouth Grouper in the South Atlantic
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is closing the commercial fishery for scamp and yellowmouth grouper in South Atlantic federal waters for the year 2026.
Why it matters: This is a routine management action. It does not change long-term rules or create new regulations; it simply enforces the existing quota for the year. Its practical impact is limited to the specific window of time before the quota is projected to be exhausted.
Who it affects
- Commercial fishermen targeting scamp and yellowmouth grouper in South Atlantic federal waters
This action is issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and published in the Federal Register; readers should verify specific dates and geographic boundaries in the original document.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document