26 Mar 2025
🐟Reallocation of Pacific Cod TAC in Bering Sea Management Area
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
Summary
NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) from vessels using jig gear to catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 meters (m)) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) management area. This action is necessary to allow the A season apportionment of the 2025 total allowable catch of Pacific cod to be harvested.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation reallocates the total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod, specifically affecting striped vessels less than 60 feet using hook-and-line or pot gear. This action necessitates compliance from affected fishermen and potential financial adjustments for businesses that rely on this fishery.