WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a rule called: Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Revised 2026 Atlantic Mackerel Specifications.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on Feb. 23 by Sarah Malloy, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service.
Summary: NMFS is adjusting the specifications for the 2026 Atlantic mackerel fishery to reflect the results of an updated mackerel management track stock assessment. This in-season action is intended to continue rebuilding the mackerel stock, help the mackerel fishery achieve optimum yield, and ensure that management measures are based on the best scientific information available.
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