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  • 2024-28482 — Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; 2024 Commercial Quota Harvested for the State of Rhode Island
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 96616
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) of NOAA has announced that Rhode Island's 2024 commercial quota for summer flounder has been fully harvested. From December 5, 2024, federally permitted vessels are prohibited from landing summer flounder in Rhode Island unless additional quota is acquired from another state. This temporary closure aligns Rhode Island with federal conservation measures to prevent overfishing and maintain sustainable fishery practices. The closure is enacted immediately to ensure the state's commercial quota is not exceeded before the year ends.

    Simple Explanation

    Rhode Island caught all the summer flounder fish they were allowed to for 2024, so the fishermen there have to stop catching more unless they get permission from another state to catch more. This helps make sure there are enough fish left for the future.

  • 2025-03544 — Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the Angling Category Southern Area Trophy Fishery for 2025
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11233
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    NMFS, a branch of NOAA within the Commerce Department, announced a temporary closure of the Atlantic bluefin tuna trophy fishery in the southern region for 2025. This closure affects recreational fishing for bluefin tuna measuring over 73 inches in length, as the quota for this category has been reached and exceeded. Fishing in the designated area must stop from February 28, 2025, until the end of the year to prevent further overfishing. While fishing is closed, anglers can still catch and release bluefin tuna, ensuring the fish are handled properly to maximize their survival.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has announced that people can't keep big bluefin tuna fish in a certain area in the south for the rest of 2025 because there are not enough fish left. They can still catch these fish for fun, but they have to let them go after.

  • 2025-03549 — Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the General Category January Through March Fishery for 2025
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11232
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is temporarily closing the commercial fishing season for Atlantic bluefin tuna from March 1 to March 31, 2025, as the quota for this period has been exceeded. This closure affects vessels with Atlantic Tunas General category permits and HMS Charter/Headboat permits with a commercial sale endorsement. Fishermen can still tag and release bluefin tuna during the closure. The fishery will reopen on June 1, 2025, with specific limits on how many bluefin tuna can be caught.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Marine Fisheries Service is stopping fishing for a big fish called Atlantic bluefin tuna in March 2025 because they've caught too many this season. People can still catch and release the fish during this time, and the fishing will start again in June.