Fishery Council Calls Meeting on Squid and Mackerel Limits
Published Date: 10/3/2025
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Summary
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting two public meetings about managing mackerel, squid, and butterfish. Fishermen, seafood lovers, and coastal communities should tune in because these talks could change fishing rules and affect when and how much fish can be caught. The meetings are a chance to shape the future of these important fish and the money tied to their harvest.
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Fishing rules may change catch limits
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding two public meetings about managing mackerel, squid, and butterfish. These talks could change fishing rules and affect when and how much of those fish can be caught, which could change the money fishermen and coastal communities earn.
Public meetings let stakeholders influence rules
The two public meetings are a chance for fishermen, seafood consumers, and coastal communities to shape future rules for mackerel, squid, and butterfish. Participating gives you an opportunity to speak before decisions are made that could affect fishing seasons, quotas, and related income.
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