Exploring Approaches for Innovative Management of the Private Recreational Sector of the South Atlantic Snapper Grouper Fishery
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), in partnership with Yamaha Marine Group and the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), has launched a project to explore new ideas for management of the private recreational sector of the South Atlantic Snapper Grouper fishery.
This report includes the key points for each discussion topic along with details on different perspectives from the meetings. While the impacts of red snapper restrictions vary throughout the region, the species continues to be an important focus for many anglers. Inability to keep red snapper, misalignment of science and management with anglers’ experiences and observations, shifting effort to other species, and red snapper discards have negative effects on recreational trip
satisfaction. These impressions weighed heavily on our workshop discussions.
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