South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

Spiny Lobster Amendment 10

Amendment Summary

Established annual catch limits and accountability measures, removed species, redefined biological reference points and updated the framework process.

Amendment documents

Implemented Regulations

  • Removed smooth-tail spiny lobster, spotted spiny lobster, Spanish slipper lobster, and ridged slipper lobster from the FMP.
  • Modified the definitions of MSY, MFMT, and MMST. 
  • Set catch levels including ABC, ACL, and ACT for spiny lobster.
  • Established the ACT as the accountability measure for spiny lobster.
  • Updated the procedure and protocol for enhanced cooperative management of spiny lobster.
  • Allow undersized spiny lobster not exceeding 50 per boat and 1 per tap aborad each boat if used exclusively as attractants.
  • Delegated authority to regulate the removal of derelict or abandoned spiny lobster traps occurring in the EEZ off Florida to FWC.
  • Final approval
  • Implementation
  • Pre-scoping
  • Public hearing
  • Rule making
  • Scoping
  • Secretarial review

Species Affected