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    Sportfishing Industry Pleased with Withdrawal of Vessel Speed Rule, More Work to be Done

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ICYMI — @noaafisheries has withdrawn the proposed vessel speed rule that would have restricted boats over 35 feet to 10 knots along much of the Atlantic Coast for roughly half the year. 

This rule posed significant risks to anglers, boaters, and coastal economies, but thanks to collective efforts, it’s been shelved for the time being. Now, we can focus on innovative solutions that improve marine conservation while preserving public access.

#ASAFishing #fishing #boating #AtlanticOcean
The sportfishing industry stands firmly against the implications of Amendment 59 to the Fisheries Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic, which proposes drastic closures for anglers in the South Atlantic, including a bottom fishing ban from December to February for 55 species. This amendment, based on flawed and outdated data, would severely impact recreational anglers, charter captains, and coastal businesses while jeopardizing a vital part of the South Atlantic’s economy and way of life.

We proudly support yesterday’s introduction of the Red Snapper Act (H.R. 470), which ensures that management decisions rely on accurate, science-based data from the forthcoming South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count. Florida’s anglers deserve fair and dependable access to red snapper fishing—not arbitrary closures.

Thank you to Congressmen @reprutherfordfl (R-FL-05), @repdarrensoto (D-FL-09), and @flsenrickscott for championing this critical legislation and standing up for anglers and coastal communities.

📸 @reprutherfordfl catching red snapper 

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