Attention anglers: Today, Sept. 15, marks the official beginning of flounder fishing season. Unfortunately, the sport may not be as exciting this year as it has been in the past, because of an exceptionally restricted fishing season and strict quotas set by both the Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) and the secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality. Consequently, local communities that rely on the fishing industry may see economic downturns, and consumers will be forking out more for the popular fish.  

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