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.