NOAAFinal Rule
Fisheries of the Gulf of America: 2025 Commercial Closure for Gulf Greater Amberjack
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Summary
The federal government is closing commercial fishing for Greater Amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico for 2025 to protect fish populations that have been overfished. This means commercial fishermen cannot legally catch and sell this species in Gulf waters, though the ban is temporary and subject to review.
Key Points
- 1Commercial fishermen are banned from catching and selling Greater Amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico throughout 2025
- 2The closure is meant to allow the fish population to recover from overfishing and rebuild to sustainable levels
- 3This affects commercial fishing operations in Gulf states like Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama
- 4The regulation does not apply to recreational fishing, though recreational catch limits may have their own restrictions
- 5NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) will review the fish population and may lift or extend the closure based on future data
Impact Assessment
If you are a commercial fisherman, this means you cannot legally catch or sell Greater Amberjack in Gulf of Mexico waters during 2025, eliminating revenue from this species until the ban is reviewed.
Impact Level
Significant
Geographic Scope
Regional
Compliance Cost
Significant
Who is Affected
Small BusinessesWorkers/LaborersConsumersImporters/Exporters
Key Dates
Published
August 29, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Amends CFR Sections
50 CFR Part 635
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (NOAA-NMFS-2025-0005)
NOAAAgriculture
Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of America and Atlantic Region: 2025-2026 Commercial Accountability Measure for the King Mackerel Run-Around Gillnet Fishery
NOAAAgriculture
Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America: Partial Holdback of Commercial Quota for the Other Shallow-Water Grouper Complex
NOAAEnvironment
Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America: 2026 Red Snapper Private Angling Component Closure in Federal Waters off Texas
NOAAAgriculture
Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America: Partial Holdback of Commercial Quota for the Deep-Water Grouper Complex
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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