Framework Action: Modification of Gulf of Mexico Red Grouper Annual Catch Limits and Annual Catch Targets
Overview
Description
The rule continues the Gulf of Mexico red grouper commercial and recreational ACL and ACT reductions implemented in 2019
Fishery Management
Fishing Type
Commercial,
Recreational
Affected Species
Action Status
Proposed Rule
Published
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Point of Contact
Peter Hood: peter.hood@noaa.gov; 727-824-5305
Summary
The purpose of the rule is to continue the Gulf red grouper commercial and recreational annual catch limit (ACL) and annual catch target (ACT) reductions implemented in 2019. The reductions in harvest in 2019 were put in place through an emergency rule. The reason the annual catch limits and annual catch targets is to further protect the red grouper stock has shown signs of decline.