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Federal Register · May 20, 2026
The title they went with Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Prohibit Retention of Mobulid Rays in Fisheries for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Noisy translates that to

Atlantic fishermen must now release mobulid rays unharmed

What happened
US regulators banned fishermen from keeping mobulid rays caught in Atlantic waters. This means fishing boats must release these rays unharmed and follow new handling rules.
Why it matters
Fishermen can no longer sell mobulid rays caught in the Atlantic. This rule protects species like manta and devil rays, which are slow to reproduce and vulnerable to overfishing.
The signal
Watch for reports on compliance rates among fishing vessels and any changes in mobulid ray populations in the coming years.
If you insist
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