The 2021 amendments to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan include changes to the requirements for weak inserts and weak line and to into effect May 1, 2022 for Northeast lobster and Jonah crab trap/pot fisheries.
Changes to gear marking requirements for both state and federal waters for Northeast lobster and Jonah crab trap/pot gear are required in the 2021 modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan.
This map shows the minimum traps per trawl requirements for LMA 2 and LMA 3 put in place by the 2021 amendments to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan.
This map shows the new minimum traps per trawl requirements for New Hampshire fishermen put in place by the 2021 amendments to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan.