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  • 2021-02727 — Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2021 Commercial Longline Closure for South Atlantic Golden Tilefish
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8876
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced a temporary closure of the commercial longline fishing for golden tilefish in the South Atlantic's exclusive economic zone. This closure, effective from February 10, 2021, to January 1, 2022, is due to projections showing the quota for longline-caught golden tilefish will be reached. During this period, golden tilefish can still be caught using hook-and-line methods, but vessels with longline endorsements cannot catch them this way. This measure aims to protect the golden tilefish population by preventing quotas from being exceeded.

    Simple Explanation

    The government decided to pause a special fishing method for a fish called golden tilefish because they are worried people might catch too many. Fishing with longline equipment, which is like a very long fishing line with many hooks, is not allowed until the new year so that the fish have time to grow and stay healthy.

  • 2025-04783 — Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region; 2024-2025 Closure of Commercial Run-Around Gillnet Fishery for King Mackerel
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13098
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has temporarily closed the commercial harvest of king mackerel using run-around gillnet gear in the southern zone of the Gulf of Mexico. This decision was made because the annual catch limit for this type of fishing has been met. The closure is effective from March 20, 2025, at noon until January 20, 2026, at 6 a.m. This measure aims to protect the king mackerel population in the Gulf, ensuring sustainable fishing practices.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of fishing rules decided to pause a special kind of fishing for a big fish called king mackerel because too many were caught this year. This pause is like a timeout to make sure there are enough fish for the future.

  • 2025-04903 — Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2025 Recreational Accountability Measure and Closure for Gag in the South Atlantic
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13425
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is temporarily adjusting the 2025 recreational fishing season for gag fish in the South Atlantic to protect the fish population. This rule means the fishing season will start on May 1, 2025, but will close early on June 26, 2025, after projections showed the catch limit would be reached by that date. During this closure, anglers cannot catch or keep any gag fish until the new season begins on May 1, 2026. The decision aims to prevent overfishing as it did in 2024 and was not subject to public comment because the necessary rules were already established.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who take care of fish in the ocean decided to shorten the time people can catch a fish called gag in 2025, so there will still be lots of them to catch in the future. This means people can catch them from May 1 to June 26, 2025, and then they have to wait until next year.