NOAA Closes Federal Fishing Areas Affected by BP Oil Spill

NOAA is restricting fishing for a minimum of ten days in federal waters most affected by the BP oil spill, largely between Louisiana state waters at the mouth of the Mississippi River to waters off Florida’s Pensacola Bay.

The closure is effective immediately. For more information please see the attached press release or visit the NOAA website at: http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100502_fisheries.html