May 24, 2017 — The following was released by NOAA:
Today, NOAA Fisheries announces it has revised the 2017 black sea bass specifications to increase catch limits based on updated information on the status of the stock.
Specifically, this action will:
- Increase in the 2017 commercial quota by 53 percent;
- Increase the the 2017 recreational harvest limit by 52 percent; and
- Establish projected catch limits for 2018.
Through this action, we are also removing an accountability measure that would have reduced the amount of quota available to the commercial fishery in 2017.
Read the Fishery Bulletin for more information or the final rule as published in the Federal Register.
Questions? Contact Allison Ferreira at 978-281-9103 or allison.ferreira@noaa.gov