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Federal Register · June 25, 2025
The title they went with Fishery Management Plans of Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas and St. John; Amendment 3 Noisy translates that to

Caribbean fishermen must now let dolphinfish and wahoo grow up before catching them

What happened
New fishing rules now apply to dolphinfish and wahoo in US Caribbean waters. Fishermen must follow new minimum size limits and recreational catch limits for these fish.
Why it matters
For years, fishermen could catch dolphinfish and wahoo of any size. This meant many fish were caught before they could reproduce. The new rules aim to ensure these fish have a chance to mature and lay eggs, which should help prevent overfishing and keep fish populations stable.
The signal
Watch for changes in the average size of dolphinfish and wahoo caught in US Caribbean waters over the next few years, as well as any reported increases in their populations.
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