NOAAFinal Rule
Fisheries of the Gulf of America: 2025 Commercial Closure for Gulf Greater Amberjack
AgricultureEnvironment
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Summary
The federal government is closing commercial fishing for Greater Amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico for 2025 to protect fish populations that have been overfished. This means commercial fishermen cannot legally catch and sell this species in Gulf waters, though the ban is temporary and subject to review.
Key Points
- 1Commercial fishermen are banned from catching and selling Greater Amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico throughout 2025
- 2The closure is meant to allow the fish population to recover from overfishing and rebuild to sustainable levels
- 3This affects commercial fishing operations in Gulf states like Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama
- 4The regulation does not apply to recreational fishing, though recreational catch limits may have their own restrictions
- 5NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) will review the fish population and may lift or extend the closure based on future data
Key Dates
Published
August 29, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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