Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces Harvest Limit Increases for Northeast Fishermen

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of Commerce on July 14, 2010. It is reproduced in full below.

“I directed Dr. Lubchenco to undertake new assessments of several stocks out of concern for the Northeast’s fishermen and their families,” Locke said. “The full scientific review shows this year’s commercial catch limits can be raised and not harm critical stock rebuilding efforts.” NOAA press release

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce