Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic - Subpart B - Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (50 CFR 622.20-622.43).

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Data collection/reporting Landing Fishing vessel Monitoring Allocation/quota Size Seasons Marking/identification Fishing authorization Marine fishes Crustaceans Protection of species International trade Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Cartilaginous fishes Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Turtles

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

This Subpart of Part 622 of the Code of Federal Regulations provides rules for commercial Gulf reef fishing. It provides, among other things for: permits and endorsements, individual fishing quota (IFQ) program for Gulf red snapper, individual fishing quota (IFQ) program for Gulf groupers and tilefishes, exemptions for Gulf groundfish trawling, recordkeeping and reporting, at-sea observer coverage, vessel monitoring systems, conservation measures for protected resources, required fishing gear, buoy gear identification, prohibited gear and methods, prohibited species, seasonal and area closures to protect Gulf reef fish, gear restricted areas, seasonal harvest limitations, size limits, bag and possession limits, quotas, restrictions on sale or purchase of fish, annual catch limits (ACLs), annual catch targets (ACTs), and accountability measures (AMs), adjustment of management measures, commercial trip limits.

Full text

English

Website

www.ecfr.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (revised edition).

Legislation | United States of America | 1976 (2007)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Foreign fishing, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Total allowable catch, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX