Hudson Canyon Marine Sanctuary ?

[Gerry Zagorski]

As the largest underwater canyon along the U.S. Atlantic Coast, Hudson Canyon is a bucket list fishing destination. Located about 100 miles off the coast of New York and New Jersey, it is extremely popular for offshore anglers in the region who pursue tuna, billfish, tilefish, mahi mahi and other sport fish.

The federal Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is considering designating this popular fishing area as national marine sanctuary for the primary purposes of supporting education and research of the area.

It does not appear that any restrictions on recreational fishing are being proposed at this time. However, it is critical that anglers like you make it clear that should this sanctuary be designated, recreational fishing must be allowed to continue.

Tell NOAA that as this proposal moves forward, it must be made explicitly clear that no restrictions on recreational fishing will be considered.

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[dales529]

Done! Hard to imagine a world without the HC Recreational Fishery! BUT need voices to insure it happens correctly

[Jigman13]

If they "closed" the Hudson Canyon, there would be an incredible uproar. My daughter's middle name is Hudson BECAUSE of the Hudson Canyon lol...

Signed/submitted. I'll share ad nauseum.

[CODCHALY]

I don't always sign in, but find this VERY IMPORTANT.
Love this Forum, and check every day, for purpose of Post like This One.

[Detour66]

Done!

[Meat Hunter]

Ask the lobster guys in Maine what happened.


Meat Hunter

[togzilla]

Submitted the response but never received back the verification code to complete the submission

[tjd24]

DONE

[Charlie W]

Done

[Gumada]

This is how it began in California, they now have 21 areas closed to recreational fishing and 19 with restricted access to recreational fishing.....

[Meat Hunter]

This is how it began in California, they now have 21 areas closed to recreational fishing and 19 with restricted access to recreational fishing.....

And they're going to put restrictions on all boats so they're not useable in California. This is happening now.

Turn all the East Coast States Red!!!

Meat Hunter

[Gerry Zagorski]

This is how it began in California, they now have 21 areas closed to recreational fishing and 19 with restricted access to recreational fishing.....

Yep - give them an inch they’ll take yard. At total shame what’s happened in CA where massive areas have been closed to recreational fishing.

[TomKaye]

Done and shared.

[courbeco]

Done! I couldn't begin to imagine a HC closure!