🐋2025 Aboriginal Subsistence Whaling Quota Regulations Update
Whaling Provisions; Aboriginal Subsistence Whaling Quotas
Summary
NMFS notifies the public of the aboriginal subsistence whaling quota for bowhead whales assigned to the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission (AEWC), and of limitations on the use of the quota deriving from regulations of the International Whaling Commission (IWC). For 2025, the AEWC quota is 93 bowhead whales struck. This quota and other applicable limitations govern the harvest of bowhead whales by licensed whaling captains of the AEWC.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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This content outlines compliance and regulatory requirements concerning aboriginal subsistence whaling quotas impacting business owners involved in related industries, especially those tied to the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission. Businesses must adhere to these quotas and limitations to avoid legal repercussions.