Puerto Rico Tightens Rules to Save Playful Triggerfish Stocks
Published Date: 6/25/2025
Rule
Summary
Fishermen in Puerto Rico’s federal waters will see new rules for catching triggerfish to keep the fish population healthy and strong. The government updated how many triggerfish can be caught each year based on the latest science, aiming to stop overfishing and make sure there’s plenty of fish for the future. These changes start soon and help protect both the fish and the fishing industry.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Triggerfish Catch Limits Changed
The rule changes the annual catch limits (ACLs) for the triggerfish stock complex in Federal waters off Puerto Rico under Framework Action 3 of the Puerto Rico Fishery Management Plan. The changes update management reference points based on the latest stock assessment to prevent overfishing and achieve optimum yield. These changes start soon.
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