New Northeast Groundfish Management Measures

Atlantic Cod

photo by NOAA

NOAA announced new measures intended to end overfishing and continue the rebuilding of Northeast groundfish such as cod and flounder. The approved measures, which will be effective May 1, establish new catch limits and also include a major change in how the fishery will be managed.

To learn more go to:

http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/press_release/2010/News/NR1008/index.html

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