Proposed Catch and Retention Limits for Striped Marlin in U.S. Pacific Fisheries
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NOAA is proposing rules to set how much striped marlin U.S. fishermen can keep in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean. This follows an international agreement to rebuild the marlin population, which is currently being overfished.
Why it matters: This action establishes the framework and specific numbers for the 2026 fishing season. It ensures U.S. catch stays within the quota agreed upon by the international commission managing Pacific fisheries. While the marlin stock is not currently overfished, the limits are intended to stop overfishing and rebuild the population by 2034.
Who it affects
- U.S. commercial fishermen operating Hawaii-based longline vessels in the Western and Central Pacific.
This proposed rule comes from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA) and is published in the Federal Register; you should check the original document for the comment deadline and full regulatory text before relying on this summary.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document