🐟Pacific Fishery Management Council Announces Stock Assessment Meetings
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Summary
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) will convene three Stock Assessment Review (STAR) Panel meetings to review 2025 stock assessments for yellowtail rockfish in the area North of 40[deg]10' N, latitude, chilipepper rockfish, quillback rockfish off California, rougheye/blackspotted rockfish, and sablefish. The meetings will be co-hosted by the NMFS Northwest and Southwest Fisheries Science Centers. STAR panel meetings are open to the public and being conducted in person with a web broadcast that provides the opportunity for remote listening and public comment.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The regulatory text outlines public meetings for stock assessment reviews critical to fishery management. Business owners in the fishing industry should monitor these assessments as they inform management recommendations that can impact fishing quotas and regulations, potentially affecting business operations.