4 Sep 2025
🐟Proposed Annual Catch Limits for MHI Deep 7 Bottomfish
Pacific Island Fisheries; Annual Catch Limit and Accountability Measures; Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish for Fishing Years 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027
Summary
NMFS proposes to implement an annual catch limit (ACL) for Deep 7 bottomfish in the main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) for fishing years 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027. The fishing year for the fishery begins on September 1 and ends on August 31 of the following year. This rule does not revise, add, or remove the current accountability measures (AM). The proposed rule supports the long-term sustainability of the Deep 7 bottomfish fishery.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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This regulatory document outlines proposed annual catch limits for the MHI Deep 7 bottomfish fishery, impacting compliance and operational requirements for commercial fishermen. The potential revenue projections from the catch indicate financial implications for businesses involved in this sector.