Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Allocating Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crab Fishery Resources

Summary

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council has submitted Amendment 41 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs to the National Marine Fisheries Service for review. The proposed amendment aims to exempt eligible harvesters, processors, and affected communities from regional delivery requirements, allowing for more sustainable fishing and processing activity in the region.