South Atlantic red snapper catch limits cut to prevent overfishing

US regulators have cut the amount of red snapper that commercial and recreational fishers can catch in the South Atlantic. This means fewer red snapper will be caught in 2025 to help the fish population recover.

For years, red snapper populations in the South Atlantic have been declining due to overfishing. This rule directly reduces how many fish can be taken, aiming to let the population rebuild. It means less fish for consumers and less revenue for fishers in the short term, but a healthier fishery in the long run.