Fisheries of the Northeastern United States: Omnibus Management Flexibility Amendment to New England Fishery Management Council Fishery Management Plans

The commenter opposes the proposed management flexibility amendment, arguing that it could weaken existing regulations and lead to less accountability and the prioritization of short-term profit over long-term sustainability. They urge NOAA to continue following the best science and the law to protect vulnerable fisheries.

An individual is opposing the management plans because they believe fishing is inherently cruel and causes unnecessary pain to marine life. They argue that fish and crabs should be protected from fishing entirely rather than managed, citing the sentience of fish as a reason to end all fishing activities.