Northeast fishermen will catch less small fish next year
What happened
US regulators have set new limits on how many small fish can be caught in the Northeast in 2025. This means fishing boats will have a smaller quota for species like whiting and mackerel.
Why it matters
Every year, regulators set limits on how much fish can be caught to prevent overfishing. These limits directly affect how much money fishing boats can make and what seafood consumers will find in stores. Small changes in these numbers can have big impacts on local economies.
The signal
Watch for reports on how many fishing permits are issued or retired in the Northeast over the next year, and whether seafood prices for these species increase.