29 Sep 2025
🎣Fisheries Regulation
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; “Other Rockfish” in the Aleutian Islands Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
Summary
NMFS is prohibiting retention of "other rockfish" in the Aleutian Islands subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary because the 2025 "other rockfish" total allowable catch (TAC) in the Aleutian Islands subarea of the BSAI will soon be or has been reached.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation imposes a temporary prohibition on the retention of “other rockfish” in a specific area, affecting fishing businesses and seafood supply. Business owners must adapt to this closure, impacting operations, revenue, and compliance with fishing regulations.