Fisheries of the Northeastern United States: Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf and Atlantic Region

Key Points

• 1Establishes catch limits for pelagic fish species that migrate along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts
• 2Applies to both commercial fishing operations and recreational anglers who catch these species
• 3Sets seasonal closures and fishing restrictions to prevent fish populations from becoming depleted
• 4Requires fishers to have permits and follow reporting requirements to track catches
• 5Managed by NOAA to balance ocean conservation with economic benefits to fishing communities

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