Final Rule for 2024-2027 Atlantic Deep-Sea Red Crab Specifications
Summary
NOAA Fisheries set specifications for the 2024 Atlantic deep-sea red crab fishery, including a 2,000-mt annual catch limit and total allowable landings limit, as recommended by the New England Fishery Management Council.
On December 12, 2024, NOAA Fisheries set the status quo specifications for the 2025 fishing year, as previously projected.