NJ SMZ Request Successful with the MAFMC!

[njdiver1]

Yesterday by an 11 to 7 vote, the MAFMC will now pass on NJ's request for SMZ status on their EEZ reefs to NMFS for either a proposed rule with public comment or a written reason why not.

 

[Remy B.]

And everybody understood does acronyms.

Hv a Nc day & Sf Dvg

 

[njdiver1]

SMZ = Special Management Zone

MAFMC = Mid Atlantic Fisheries Management Council

EEZ = Exclusive Economic Zone

NMFS = National Marine Fisheries Service

 

[Remy B.]

so you as well don't know what EEZ and NMFS means

 

[njdiver1]

You obviously can use your IP (Internet Provision) to find this forum. Try using it to define an acronym or Governmental term.

 

[lowviz]

This looks like a really big deal to me. I understand that you're known here as "just putting it out there for info without comment" and I applaud that. Please continue.

So, no fixed traps/pots on the designated reefs. *Yay*

I'm still confused as to any form of commercial take.

 

[njdiver1]

Commercial fishing is still allowed. Just no fixed gear such as pots or anchored nets.