International trade · 21/09/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Prohibits Pollock Fishing in Gulf of Alaska to Prevent Exceeding Catch Allowance
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has taken action to prevent overfishing of pollock in Statistical Area 620 of the Gulf of Alaska, citing a need to stay within the 2012 total allowable catch limit for the area.