The New England Fishery Management Council is concerned about how an extended partial federal government shutdown could impact catch limits for Atlantic herring and new measures proposed for the scallop fishery.
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New Management Of Atlantic Herring Fishery Pleases Some, But Raises Concerns For Others
Some recreational fishermen in Rhode Island say they are pleased with new rules for the Atlantic herring fishery, but a commercial fishing company in the state is expressing concern over the new plan. The New England Fishery Management Council approved Tuesday a new formula used to set catch limits that more explicitly takes into account […]
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New England Fishery Regulators Approve More-Conservative Management Of Atlantic Herring
The New England Fishery Management Council approved Tuesday a more conservative formula used to set catch limits for Atlantic herring. The formula, known as the acceptable biological catch, will more explicitly take into account herring’s ecological role as a fish eaten by bigger fish and marine birds and mammals. The Pew Charitable Trusts, a nonprofit […]
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NOAA Cuts Atlantic Herring Catch Limit For Southern NE Fishermen
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has reduced the amount of Atlantic herring Rhode Island and South Coast fishermen can catch this year due to an updated stock assessment that shows the fish’s population is in decline. The assessment reveals there are less baby herring in the ocean, and their numbers have reached historic lows […]
