NOAA stops Pacific cod fishing for certain vessels in the Bering Sea
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The National Marine Fisheries Service is prohibiting specific fishing vessels from targeting Pacific cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area. This rule applies specifically to American Fisheries Act (AFA) trawl catcher/processor ships.
Why it matters: This is a regulatory measure to manage fish stocks and prevent overfishing by keeping catch totals within established legal limits.
Who it affects
- American Fisheries Act (AFA) trawl catcher/processor fishing operations in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.
This information comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; check the Federal Register for full technical details before relying on it.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document