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MarineFisheries Advisories
Atlantic Sea Herring Closure in Management Area 1A, 2,000 LB. Possession Limit in Effect Thursday, November 26th
"Consistent with federal and interstate action and 322 CMR 9.00, the Division of Marine Fisheries (MarineFisheries) is limiting landing/possession of Atlantic sea herring to 2,000 lbs. per day for vessels fishing in Management Area 1A effective 0001 hours on November 26th..." [November 24, 2009]
2009/2010 Northern Shrimp Season Set at 180 Days - December 1st - May 29th
"MarineFisheries is issuing this final notice of northern shrimp fishery management measures..." [November 19, 2009]
Third Landing Day Added to Sea Herring Fishery in Management Area 1A
"The Division of Marine Fisheries (MarineFisheries) is providing this notice of regulatory measures in effect for the 2009 sea herring fishery in Management Area 1A..." [November 16, 2009]
PSP Opening - Surf Clams in Marblehead (N21)
"The Division of Marine Fisheries has determined that Atlantic Surf Clams, (Spisula solidissima), from the below-defined area no longer contains biotoxins (Paralytic Shellfish Poison—PSP)..." [November 16, 2009]
Outer Cape Cod Mandatory Haul-Out Period and the Cape Cod Bay Critical Habitat Rules
"The Division of Marine Fisheries (MarineFisheries) reminds Outer Cape lobstermen of the January 15th through March 15th Outer Cape lobster trap haul-out period (322CMR 6.02)..." [November 13, 2009]
MFC Finalizes Winter Flounder Measures for State Permit Holders, Coastal Shark Compliance Measures, Rainbow Smelt Possession Limit & Revised Blue Crab Limits - Surface Gillnet Rules Also Confirmed
"At September and October 2009 business meetings the Massachusetts Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission (MFC) approved the following regulations..." [October 16, 2009]

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