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MarineFisheries Advisories |
Notice of Public Comment Period: Winter II Scup
"As specified in 322 CMR 6.28, the Director of the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) may, by declaration, establish and adjust the manner and times of taking scup, and the legal size limits, numbers and/or quantities of scup to be taken as prescribed by M.G.L. c.130 §17A and specified by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission..." [August 20, 2010] |
Amended Closure to the Commercial Summer Flounder Fishery: Summer Flounder Season Extended Through August 31, 2010
"Due to late-breaking landings data that revealed a recent decline in the daily catch rates and ongoing inclement weather conditions that have prevented most vessels from fishing, the Division of Marine Fisheries (MarineFisheries) is extending the commercial fluke season an additional week through August 31, 2010..." [August 23, 2010] |
Notice of Public Hearings: September 27 and 28, 2010
"Under the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 30A and pursuant to the authority found in M.G.L. Ch. 130 §17A, 80 & 17C and 801 CMR 4.02, the Division of Marine Fisheries (MarineFisheries) and the Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission (MFC) have scheduled hearings to accept comments on proposed amendments to rules governing multi-species groundfish, and the sale of aquaculture-reared shellfish..." [August 20, 2010] |
Commercial Striped Bass, Summer Flounder & Spiny Dogfish fisheries to close 
"Current dealer reporting data indicates quotas for striped bass, summer flounder and dogfish, will be realized next week..." [August 19, 2010] |
Commercial Black Sea Bass Fishery to Close Effective Monday, August 16
"The Director has determined 100% of the Commonwealth’s 2010 black sea bass fishery quota (228,619 lbs.) will be reached by Monday, August 16, 2010..." [August 12, 2010] |
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