Adjustment of Swordfish General Commercial Permit Retention Limit
Summary
The Swordfish General Commercial permit retention limits in the Northwest Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and U.S. Caribbean regions has been adjusted according to the table below.
The default Swordfish General Commercial permit retention limit of zero (0) swordfish in the Florida Swordfish Management Area remains the same
This action is effective January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019 unless changed via subsequent action.
| Region | Default Retention Limit Per Vessel Per Trip |
Adjusted Retention Limit Per Vessel Per Trip (Jan. 1, 2019-June 30, 2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Atlantic | 3 swordfish | 6 swordfish |
| Gulf of Mexico | 3 swordfish | 6 swordfish |
| U.S. Caribbean | 2 swordfish | 6 swordfish |
| Florida Swordfish Management Area | 0 swordfish | 0 swordfish |