Gulf Fishermen Gear Up for Triggerfish Health Check
Published Date: 9/16/2025
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Fishermen and seafood lovers in the Gulf of America, listen up! The SEDAR 100 process is kicking off to check on gray triggerfish populations through workshops and online meetings. This helps make sure fishing rules stay fair and fish stay healthy, with updates coming soon that could affect when and how much you can fish.
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Gray Triggerfish Stock Review Begins
You fish in the Gulf of America or buy Gulf seafood: the SEDAR 100 assessment for Gulf gray triggerfish is starting with a Data Workshop, a series of assessment webinars, and a Review Workshop. The review is meant to check stock health and keep fishing rules fair, and it could lead to updates that affect when and how much you can fish.
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