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USA - Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Grouper and Tilefish Fisheries to Reopen in November
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Published: October 22, 2008
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NOAA Fisheries will reopen the commercial fishery for deepwater grouper and other species in the Gulf of Mexico for 10 days, beginning November 1, 2008.
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Red Drum Management Authority Transferred to the States
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Published: October 22, 2008
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In the USA, red drum management authority is being transferred to the States
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New Regulations for the American Lobster Fishery
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Published: October 22, 2008
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NOAA Fisheries has proposed new regulations that would protect large lobsters in New England.
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Federal Fishery Managers Recommend Measures to Protect Sea Turtles, Tuna Stocks
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Published: October 22, 2008
Updated: October 22, 2008
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The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council has recommended a variety of management measures for pelagic fisheries in the offshore waters of the US Pacific islands.
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USA - Period 2 Fishery for Spiny Dogfish Cancelled
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Published: October 22, 2008
Updated: October 22, 2008
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In the USA, Period 2 (November 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009) fishery for spiny dogfish will not open.
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US - National Marine Fisheries Service Considers New Turtle Excluder Device (TED) Rules
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Published: October 20, 2008
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National Marine Fisheries Service is considering new rules for the use of turtle excluder devices (TEDS) in trawl fisheries throughout the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
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Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (MSB) Fishery Management Plan Amendment 10 Approved
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Published: October 20, 2008
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The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council met and approved Amendment 10 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (MSB) Fishery Management Plan.
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Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council Ups Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish Harvest for 2008-2009
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Published: October 19, 2008
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The Western Pacific Regional called for a 35 percent increase in 2008-2009 Hawaiian Islands bottomfish harvests
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USA - West Coast Groundfish Fisheries Management Plan Proposed Trawl Rationalization Meetings
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Published: October 17, 2008
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The Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC) will be holding a series of West Coast Groundfish Fisheries Management Plan meetings in Oregon, California, and Washington.
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NOAA Issues Final Rule for Green-stick Gear for Atlantic Tunas Harvesting
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Published: October 10, 2008
Updated: October 10, 2008
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NOAA Fisheries Service has authorized green-stick gear for the harvest of Atlantic tunas
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