Atlantic herring fishing limits cut again, rebuilding target pushed back

The US government has approved new fishing limits for Atlantic herring for the next three years. These limits are lower than before, and the target date for the fish stock to recover has been moved further into the future.

Fishermen who rely on Atlantic herring will have less fish to catch, directly impacting their income. This also means that the ecosystem that depends on herring as a food source will continue to be stressed for longer. This is part of a longer trend of declining fish stocks and increasing restrictions in US fisheries.