US fishing boats cannot catch Atlantic mackerel for the rest of the year

The US government has closed the commercial Atlantic mackerel fishery until the end of 2024. This means fishing boats cannot legally catch or sell Atlantic mackerel for the rest of the year.

The government sets annual limits on how much fish can be caught to prevent overfishing. When 80% of that limit is reached, the fishery closes automatically. This closure means fewer mackerel will be available in markets, and fishing businesses that rely on mackerel will lose revenue for the remainder of the year.