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The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council approved a rule to halt commercial and recreational red snapper fishing for six months with the possibility of a six-month extension. The rule, pending final approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce, could go into effect as early as June.

A long-term recovery plan, expected to be finalized this year, could include an even longer moratorium and may encompass more fish, such as grouper, because a large number of red snapper are caught by accident during gag grouper fishing. The red snapper often do not survive catch and release practices.

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