In response to a memorandum from President Donald J. Trump, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has delayed the effective date of the 2025 Atlantic deep-sea red crab fishing specifications. Originally set to take effect on February 27, 2025, the specifications will now be implemented on March 31, 2025, to allow for further review. Until the new specifications take effect, the 2024 specifications will remain in place to govern the fishery. This delay is part of a broader temporary postponement of rules yet to take effect, giving agencies time to review any factual, legal, or policy questions.
Simple Explanation
The government decided to wait a little longer before starting new rules for catching red crabs in the ocean, so they're using last year's rules for now. This gives everyone more time to check if the new rules are good or not.