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Originally Posted by Back Beach
Is the reduction in quota warranted? Why or why not?
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The current stock assessment has the biomass
above the level required for maximum sustainable yield. Close to 150% of the MSY required biomass. Evidently the "scientists" don't believe their own numbers. The commercials are getting hit just as bad, its not a fish grab, unless you consider the NMFS to be grabbing the fish. MA was the only state at 20 fish per day, all the other states were at the permitted 25 fish per day. These are often small fish guys, 25 three pound fish doesn't produce a ton of filets, and who goes fishing for them every day. Yes you MA guys are screwed double, because the big fish are up in Buzzards bay in May.
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