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  • 2024-28845 — Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2025 Specifications for the Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Fisheries
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 99138
    Reading Time:about 32 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced the 2025 fishing limits for summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and bluefish to prevent overfishing and manage fisheries sustainably. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission worked with NMFS to set these limits based on scientific data. Most public comments supported these limits, although some expressed concerns about overfishing, particularly for black sea bass. NMFS clarified that the new limits are consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Act and are not expected to harm fish populations.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who take care of fish in the ocean have decided how many fish can be caught in 2025, so we don't catch too many and run out. They used a lot of science to make sure that there will be plenty of fish left in the sea.

  • 2024-28889 — Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; 2024 Commercial Quota Harvested for the State of Connecticut
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 99138
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced that Connecticut has used up its 2024 commercial quota for summer flounder, so boats with federal permits can't land these fish in the state for the rest of the year, unless more quota is transferred from another state. This rule, effective December 10, 2024, ensures that fishing stays within limits to help manage and conserve fish populations. Regulations require that when a state's quota is harvested, a notice must be published to inform those in the fishing industry about the closure and prevent any further landings or sales in that state.

    Simple Explanation

    Connecticut has caught all the fish it's allowed to for this year, so no more summer flounder can be brought in there unless another state shares some of its allowance. This helps make sure there are enough fish in the ocean for the future.