Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework Adjustment 40 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan
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Abstract
NMFS approves and implements Framework Adjustment 40 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP) that establishes specifications for fishing years 2026 and 2027, including days-at-sea, limited access general category allocations, and modified area designations to optimize yield and to protect juvenile scallops. This action is necessary to prevent overfishing and improve resource yield- per-recruit and management of the fishery.
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