News Summary October 9, 2026
Today's Top Story: Commercial Fishermen Sue Again Over South Atlantic Red Snapper Permits
Six commercial fishing businesses and fishermen filed suit October 5 against NMFS and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, challenging exempted fishing permits that would raise recreational red snapper landings from 21,726 fish to 112,787 fish — more than a fivefold increase with no corresponding change to commercial landings. It's the second lawsuit this year over South Atlantic red snapper EFPs, following a May round that was blocked by a preliminary injunction after a court found NMFS acted arbitrarily and capriciously...
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