South Atlantic Fish Talks: Snapper Seasons and Shrimp Limits
Published Date: 5/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a big week of meetings to talk about managing snapper, grouper, mackerel, cobia, shrimp, and ocean habitats. Fishermen, seafood lovers, and coastal communities should pay attention because these talks could lead to new rules that affect fishing seasons and limits. The public can join in during a special comment session, so now’s the time to have your say!
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Meetings may lead to new fishing rules
The Council will discuss management of snapper, grouper, mackerel, cobia, shrimp, and ocean habitats, and these talks could lead to new rules affecting fishing seasons and catch limits. If you run or work for a commercial fishing business or are part of a coastal community that depends on fishing, those future rules could change how much you can catch and sell.
Public comment session available
You can attend a formal public comment session during the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s meeting week to speak about managing snapper, grouper, mackerel, cobia, shrimp, and ocean habitats. The meeting week also includes committee meetings and Full Council sessions where the public may observe and comment.
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