amendment 23

The New England Fishery Management Council on Wednesday approved a 100% target for the at-sea monitoring of sector-based groundfish vessels, but stipulated that the requirement will be contingent upon federal funding, at least for now. The council voted via webinar to approve Amendment 23 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan...

A plan for video cameras on fishing boats could be part of the mix.

Commercial fishermen say Amendment 23 could put smaller fleets and vessel owners out of business.