Mid-Atlantic Fishery Webinar: Debating Flounder Limits and Bass Rules
Published Date: 2/24/2025
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The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting a public webinar with advisory panels to talk about managing Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish. Fishermen, seafood lovers, and coastal communities will get updates and can share their thoughts. This meeting helps shape fishing rules that affect when and how much fish can be caught, keeping our waters healthy and fishing fun.
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Webinar on catch rules for four species
If you are a commercial fisherman, the Mid‑Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a public webinar with advisory panels on Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish. The meeting gives fishermen and coastal communities updates and a chance to share input that can shape rules about when and how much of these fish can be caught.
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