ASMFC Lobster Board Approves Electronic Tracking for Lobster, Jonah Crab Vessels
It’s official. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has approved an Addendum that will establish electronic tracking requirements for federally permitted vessels in the American lobster and Jonah crab fisheries.
The ASMFC’s American Lobster Management Board approved Addendum XXIX to Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for American Lobster and Addendum IV to the Jonah Crab FMP. Back in February, the Lobster Board delayed its decision on the Addenda, citing a handful of concerns.
The goal of the new electronic tracking requirements is to...
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