‘Send it overboard’: Federal judge just halted the longest red snapper season in years
A federal judge has halted the longest red snapper fishing season in years, creating a conflict between recreational anglers, commercial fishermen, and environmentalists. The decision by U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras was based on environmental concerns and estimates that recreational catches could significantly exceed allowed limits. This ruling overturns a previous decision by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that had exempted states from certain fishing regulations. AI
