The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has issued a temporary rule to close commercial fishing for king mackerel using run-around gillnets in the southern Gulf of Mexico. This closure, starting on January 28, 2021, and lasting until January 18, 2022, is due to the annual catch limit being reached. The closure is intended to protect the king mackerel population in the area. While the commercial use of gillnets is halted, hook-and-line fishing and recreational fishing for king mackerel in the area may continue under certain conditions.
Simple Explanation
In the ocean near the southern part of the Gulf of Mexico, there's a type of fish called king mackerel. Because too many were caught, the rulers of fish decided that the special fishing nets used for catching them can't be used until next year. This helps keep enough fish in the sea.