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Final Rule
 2020 Atlantic Shark Fishing Year Quotas, Opening Dates, and Retention Limits
NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule that establishes quota levels, opening dates, and retention limits for the 2020 Atlantic commercial shark fisheries.
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Who is affected?
This action could affect:
- Any commercial shark fishermen in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.
- Any dealers who buy or sell sharks or shark products in these areas.
What will it do?
The final 2020 quotas, adjusted as appropriate to account for over- and underharvests, are summarized at www.fisheries.noaa.gov/action/2020-commercial-atlantic-shark-fishing-quotas-dates-retention-limits. Adjustments based on over- and underharvests depend on stock status.
This final rule uses landings data received as of October 18, 2019. All dealer reports that are received after the date of the final rule will be used to adjust the 2021 quotas, as appropriate.
The 2020 fishing season for Atlantic commercial shark fisheries will open January 1, 2020.
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This notice is a courtesy to the HMS fishery participants to help keep you informed about the fishery. |
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Fishery Bulletins and Notices
Visit NOAA Fisheries' Rules & Regulations directory to learn more about recent federal management actions affecting Atlantic highly migratory species.
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Questions?
For further information, contact Lauren Latchford, Guy DuBeck or Karyl Brewster-Geisz at 301-427-8503.
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