News Summary February 5, 2025
Today's Top Story: Lobster Size Rule Reversed as Industry Concerns Prompt ASMFC to Repeal Gauge Increase
In our top story today, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) repealed a controversial proposal to increase the minimum catch size limits for lobsters in the Gulf of Maine. The ASMFC said its decision stems from “fervent industry concerns about the potential economic impacts” of the increased minimum gauge size in the Gulf of Maine and possible trade issues with Canada...
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