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NOAA Fisheries Service will publish a final rule on June 15, 2011, implementing management measures to prevent the progressive shortening of fishing seasons for black sea bass, gag, and vermilion snapper, and to increase the trip limit for greater amberjack. Harvest restrictions implemented...

Commercial and recreational fishing for black sea bass will open at 12:01 a.m. June 1, 2011. Both sectors will remain open until May 31, 2012, or until the commercial quota or recreational annual catch limit is met. The recreational bag limit is 15 fish per person per day. A final rule for...