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Federal Register · December 30, 2025
The title they went with Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfer From North Carolina to New Jersey Noisy translates that to

North Carolina gives New Jersey its share of summer flounder, again

What happened
North Carolina is transferring a portion of its 2025 commercial summer flounder quota to New Jersey. This means New Jersey commercial fishermen can catch more summer flounder, and North Carolina fishermen must catch less.
Why it matters
Fishing quotas are set annually, but states can trade them. This transfer is a routine adjustment under existing rules. It shows how states manage their fishing industries by shifting catch limits to match local demand or capacity.
The signal
Watch for similar quota transfers in other fisheries, as states adjust their allocations based on local fishing pressure and market conditions.
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