NOAA redistributes unused halibut catch limits in the Bering Sea
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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is moving some unused halibut catch amounts from one group to another in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.
Why it matters: This is a routine administrative adjustment used to redistribute catch limits when one group of fishermen does not use their full allocation.
Who it affects
- Commercial fishing vessels in the Pacific cod trawl sector
This action was issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; readers should consult the Federal Register for full technical details.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document