A federal ban on fishing for red snapper, one of the most prized saltwater fish, is set to take effect Jan. 4 — part of an effort to bring back the species in the Atlantic Ocean. But coastal fishing towns that rely on business from anglers say the ban could take a huge economic toll.

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