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Why is the Gulf of Mexico greater amberjack recreational fishery being closed?

April 26, 2017amberjack closed Fishery greater gulf of mexico

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Why is the Gulf of Mexico greater amberjack recreational fishery being closed?

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Recreational landings through August 31, 2009, indicate the 1.368 million pound recreational quota for greater amberjack has been met. NOAA Fisheries Service is required to close the fishery when the quota is met or projected to be met.