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Federal Register · November 18, 2025
The title they went with Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Herring Fishery; Adjustment to the 2025 Specifications Noisy translates that to

New Brunswick weir fishery misses its quota, so US herring catch limits go up

What happened
US regulators just increased the amount of Atlantic herring that can be caught in 2025. This happens because a specific Canadian fishery did not catch its full quota of herring.
Why it matters
The rules for Atlantic herring fishing are tied to how much a specific Canadian fishery catches. If that fishery catches less than a set amount, US fishing boats get to catch more. This means that the total amount of herring caught can shift based on what happens across the border, even if the fish stocks themselves are stable.
The signal
Watch the New Brunswick weir fishery's catch data through October 1, 2025, to see if this adjustment becomes a regular occurrence.
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