Final Rule for Atlantic Deep-Sea Red Crab 2020 Specifications

Final Rule |

New England

Overview

Fishery Management

Deep-Sea Red Crab Management Plan

Fishing Type

Commercial

Affected Species

Red Crab

Action Status

Final Rule

Published

04/14/2020

Point of Contact

Allison Murphy, Fishery Policy Analyst, (978) 281-9122

Summary

NOAA Fisheries approves the 2020 Atlantic deep-sea red crab fishery quota, including a 2,000-mt annual catch limit and total allowable landings limit, as recommended by the New England Fishery Management Council.

Federal Register

Proposed Rule (2/20/2020)
Final Rule (4/14/2020)

Last updated by Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office on 04/22/2022