# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Vermilion Snapper Size Limit
> **Rule** · Interim rule with request for comments. · Published 1997-09-11 · Effective 1997-09-14 · 62 FR 47765
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-24163
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 47765
- **Publication date:** 1997-09-11
- **Effective date:** 1997-09-14
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 970804190-7190-01
## Abstract

This rule increases the minimum size limit for vermilion snapper. The intended effect is to reduce overfishing of vermilion snapper in the Gulf of Mexico.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/09/11/97-24163/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-reef-fish-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-mexico)
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