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  • 2024-30580 — Fisheries Off West Coast States; Modification of the West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Actions #4-16
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104895
    Reading Time:about 18 minutes

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has introduced 13 inseason actions affecting the West Coast salmon fishing season for 2024-2025. These actions apply to both recreational and commercial fishing from the U.S./Canada border to Humbug Mountain, Oregon. The changes aim to manage quotas effectively and ensure conservation efforts meet their goals. Adjustments include modifications to fishing limits, changes in closed seasons, and reallocations of unused quotas to prevent overfishing while maximizing economic opportunities.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) made 13 changes to how people can fish for salmon on the West Coast to make sure there are enough fish for the future and to help people catch just the right amount. The changes tell fishermen when and where they can fish and aim to keep it fair and smart.

  • 2025-00625 — Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; General Category January Through March Quota Transfer
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 2638
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is transferring 20.5 metric tons of quota for Atlantic bluefin tuna from the December 2025 period to the January through March 2025 period. This change is designed to give fishermen more opportunities to catch tuna and help gather important data about the fish population. The adjusted quota for January through March will now be 58.2 metric tons. The decision considers current fish availability and aims to ensure the sustainable management of tuna stocks.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Marine Fisheries Service is letting fishermen catch more Atlantic bluefin tuna between January and March by moving some of their catch allowance from the later months, so there are more chances to catch fish when they are available. This change is like moving a snack from your afternoon box to your morning box so you can eat it when you're hungrier earlier in the day.

  • 2021-01944 — Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Hearings
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7540
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission are holding five online public hearings and a period for written comments. These hearings are to gather public input on changes to how fish like summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass are divided between commercial and recreational fishing. The existing allocations are based on historical data from the 1990s, which may no longer be accurate due to recent changes in how recreational catches are estimated. The aim is to review whether adjustments are needed and if some catches should be transferred between sectors based on their respective needs.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who help decide how many fish can be caught are asking folks to join online meetings to talk about changing the rules for catching certain fish, like summer flounder and black sea bass. They want to know if they should share the fish differently between people catching fish for fun and people catching fish to sell, since the old way of counting isn't as good anymore.

  • 2024-28943 — Fisheries of the Atlantic; Atlantic Migratory Group Cobia; 2024 Commercial Closure for Atlantic Migratory Group Cobia
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 99147
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is implementing a temporary closure for commercial fishing of Atlantic cobia in federal waters from Georgia to New York. This closure will start on December 18, 2024, because the commercial quota for Atlantic cobia is expected to be reached by that date. The closure will last until the end of the fishing year on December 31, 2024, to help protect the cobia population. During this period, harvesting, selling, or trading Atlantic cobia will not be allowed, except for those already harvested, landed, and sold before the closure date.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Marine Fisheries Service is stopping fishing for a type of fish called Atlantic cobia from Georgia to New York because people have caught a lot of it already this year. This break will last from December 18 to December 31, 2024, to help make sure there are enough fish for the future.