New England fishery managers get more power to adjust fishing limits

Federal regulators want to give New England fishery managers more flexibility to set and adjust fishing rules. This means the managers can change fishing limits and other regulations faster, even during a fishing season.

For years, setting fishing limits and making adjustments took a long time, often lagging behind real-world conditions. This change means fishery managers can react more quickly to fish populations or market shifts, which could reduce overfishing or allow for more catch when stocks are healthy.