24 Apr 2025
🎣Temporary Fishing Closure for Pollock in Gulf of Alaska
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska
Summary
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2025 total allowable catch (TAC) of pollock for Statistical Area 630 in the GOA.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text outlines a temporary prohibition on directed fishing for pollock in a specified area of the Gulf of Alaska, directly impacting businesses reliant on fishing in that region. Compliance with this regulatory change is essential for affected business owners, and it alters planning for operational activities during the closure period.