Rule 29 Sep 2025 economic zone, alaska, regulation, noaa, pacific ocean perch, nmfs, fisheries

🎣NMFS Temporarily Closes Pacific Ocean Perch Fishery in Alaska

NMFS is prohibiting retention of Pacific Ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary because the 2025 total allowable catch of Pacific Ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA has been or will be reached.

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Notice 18 Aug 2025 regulations, new england, fisheries, noaa, economic zone, climate

🌊New England Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Overview

The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Climate and Ecosystem Steering Committee via webinar to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.

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