21 May 2025
🎣New Regulation Opens Fishing for Pacific Ocean Perch in Alaska
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Bering Sea Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
Summary
NMFS is opening directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch (POP) in the Bering Sea subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to fully use the 2025 total allowable catch of POP specified for the Bering Sea subarea of the BSAI.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
This regulatory action opens directed fishing for Pacific Ocean perch, which directly affects businesses engaged in the fishing industry. The decision is based on data indicating available fish stocks, enabling harvesters to benefit economically. It may influence operational decisions, investment in fishing capacities, and compliance with resource management regulations.