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Federal Register · July 9, 2026
The title they went with Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2026 Chub Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Specifications Noisy translates that to

Northeastern fishermen now have their squid and mackerel quotas set through 2028

What happened
US regulators set the exact amounts of chub mackerel and squid that fishermen can catch in the Northeast for the next two years. This means fishing boats must now follow these new limits to prevent overfishing.
Why it matters
Regulators regularly adjust how much fish can be caught to keep populations healthy. These new limits tell fishing boats exactly how much squid and mackerel they can bring in. This prevents overfishing, but also dictates the economic output for these specific fisheries for the next few seasons.
The signal
Watch for any reports of fishing boats exceeding these new limits, or if the quotas change unexpectedly before 2028.
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