Blueline Tilefish Fishing Shut Down in South Atlantic Waters
Published Date: 7/21/2025
Rule
Summary
Fishing for blueline tilefish in the South Atlantic is now closed for commercial fishers because they’re about to hit the yearly catch limit for 2025. This pause helps protect the fish so they don’t get overfished. Commercial fishers need to stop catching blueline tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ until further notice.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Commercial Closure: Blueline Tilefish
Commercial fishers must stop harvesting blueline tilefish in the South Atlantic exclusive economic zone (EEZ) because landings are expected to reach the commercial annual catch limit (ACL) for the 2025 fishing year. The commercial sector is closed for blueline tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ until further notice to prevent overfishing.
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