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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries |
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Chapter VI - Fishery Conservation and Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce |
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Part 654 - STONE CRAB FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO |
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Subpart B - Management Measures |
§ 654.28 - Tortugas marine reserves.
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The following activities are prohibited within the Tortugas marine reserves: Fishing for any species and anchoring by fishing vessels.
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EEZ portion of Tortugas North . The area is bounded by rhumb lines connecting the following points: From point A at 24°40′00′ N. lat., 83°06′00′ W. long. to point B at 24°46′00′ N. lat., 83°06′00′ W. long. to point C at 24°46′00′ N. lat., 83°00′00′ W. long.; thence along the line denoting the seaward limit of Florida's waters, as shown on the current edition of NOAA chart 11438, to point A at 24°40′00′ N. lat., 83°06′00′ W. long.(b)
Tortugas South . The area is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:Point North lat. West long. A 24°33′00′ 83°09′00′ B 24°33′00′ 83°05′00′ C 24°18′00′ 83°05′00′ D 24°18′00′ 83°09′00′ A 24°33′00′ 83°09′00′