NJ SMZ Request Successful with the MAFMC!

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njdiver1

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Yesterday by an 11 to 7 vote, the MAFMC will now pass on NJ's request for SMZ status on their EEZ reefs to NMFS for either a proposed rule with public comment or a written reason why not.
 
SMZ = Special Management Zone

MAFMC = Mid Atlantic Fisheries Management Council

EEZ = Exclusive Economic Zone

NMFS = National Marine Fisheries Service
 
You obviously can use your IP (Internet Provision) to find this forum. Try using it to define an acronym or Governmental term.
 
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This looks like a really big deal to me. I understand that you're known here as "just putting it out there for info without comment" and I applaud that. Please continue.

So, no fixed traps/pots on the designated reefs. *Yay*

I'm still confused as to any form of commercial take.
 

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