Shrimpers vs. Reefs: South Atlantic Council Plots Special Fishing Zone
Published Date: 7/17/2025
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Summary
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting two public meetings to talk about new rules for protecting coral reefs and managing shrimp fishing. They want to create a special Rock Shrimp fishing zone near the Oculina Bank to keep habitats safe while supporting fishermen. If you fish or care about ocean habitats in the South Atlantic, these changes could affect you soon!
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Rock Shrimp Access Area at Oculina Bank
The Council proposes to establish a Rock Shrimp Fishery Access Area along the eastern edge of the northern extension of the Oculina Bank Habitat Area of Particular Concern. If you fish rock shrimp in the South Atlantic, this specific new access area would apply to your fishing activities in that location.
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