18 Feb 2025
🎣NMFS Prohibits Trawl Fishing for Pacific Cod in Alaska for 2025
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher/Processors Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
Summary
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by American Fisheries Act (AFA) trawl catcher/processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the annual 2025 Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) allocated to AFA trawl catcher/processors in the BSAI.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation prohibits directed fishing for Pacific cod by AFA trawl catcher/processors, which affects their operational capacity and financial projections for 2025 due to the total allowable catch restrictions. This could lead to a significant impact on revenue and operational planning for affected businesses.