Puerto Rico will catch fewer triggerfish to keep the population healthy

US regulators are lowering the number of triggerfish that can be caught in federal waters off Puerto Rico. This means commercial and recreational fishers will have smaller catch limits to prevent overfishing.

Fishery management plans often adjust catch limits based on new scientific assessments. This change means that the triggerfish population in Puerto Rico's waters is likely smaller than previously thought, or it is being fished too heavily. The goal is to ensure enough fish remain to reproduce, which protects the long-term viability of the fishery.