13 Mar 2025
🐟Temporary Fishing Closure for Pacific Cod in Gulf of Alaska
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Pot Gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
Summary
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using pot gear in the Western 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 (TAC) of Pacific cod by vessels using pot gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation imposes a temporary fishing closure for Pacific cod, which directly affects businesses involved in commercial fishing in the Gulf of Alaska. Companies using pot gear will need to adapt their operations and may face financial losses due to restrictions on their catch.