Haddock Fishing Delay Continues in New England

New England groundfish sector managers have petitioned the National Marine Fisheries Service for relief on Framework 69, which would increase the Gulf of Maine haddock quota by 50 percent. The delay has forced vessels to stop fishing, and sector managers are running out of options. The petition calls the delay 'frankly ridiculous' and notes that there are only eight weeks left in the fishing year. The additional quota remains inaccessible, and stop-fishing notices have begun. The situation is critical, with sector managers seeking relief to avoid further disruption to the fishing industry.