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Federal Register · March 17, 2025
The title they went with Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; Amendment 55 Noisy translates that to

Fishermen must now rebuild two types of grouper, not just one

What happened
US regulators are changing how they manage fishing for yellowmouth grouper and scamp in the South Atlantic. These two fish types, previously managed separately, will now be grouped together under new catch limits and a rebuilding plan.
Why it matters
For years, regulators managed these fish as distinct populations, allowing different catch levels. Now, they are acknowledging that the two species are intertwined and need a combined approach to recover. This means fishermen who target either species will face tighter restrictions and a longer period of reduced catches.
The signal
Watch for the official approval of Amendment 55 by the Secretary of Commerce, and then monitor catch data for scamp and yellowmouth grouper over the next few years to see if populations begin to recover.
If you insist
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