5 Mar 2025
🎣Temporary Fishing Closure for Pacific Cod in Gulf of Alaska
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
Summary
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2025 total allowable catch of Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation involves a temporary prohibition on directed fishing for Pacific cod, impacting catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Gulf of Alaska. Business owners and executives in the fishing industry must adhere to this closure, influencing their operational and financial strategies.