ASMFC Approves Amendment 1 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Tautog
October 19, 2017
October 19, 2017
NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 19 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release:
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has approved Amendment 1 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Tautog, which includes new management goals and objectives, biological reference points, fishing mortality targets, and stock rebuilding schedules. The Amendment institutes a fundamental change in tautog management, moving away from coastwide management . . .
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has approved Amendment 1 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Tautog, which includes new management goals and objectives, biological reference points, fishing mortality targets, and stock rebuilding schedules. The Amendment institutes a fundamental change in tautog management, moving away from coastwide management . . .