# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; Seasonal Closure of Grammanik Bank
> **Rule** · Temporary final rule. · Published 2005-01-04 · Effective 2005-02-01 · 70 FR 300
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-28749
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 300
- **Publication date:** 2005-01-04
- **Effective date:** 2005-02-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 041104307-4356-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues this temporary final rule to implement interim measures recommended by the Caribbean Fishery Management Council (Council). This rule prohibits fishing for or possessing any species of fish, except highly migratory species, within the Grammanik Bank closed area on a temporary basis (see DATES). The intended effect of this rule is to protect a yellowfin grouper spawning aggregation and to reduce overfishing.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/01/04/04-28749/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-reef-fish-fishery-of-puerto-rico-and)
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