International trade · 09/07/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Prohibits Directed Fishing for Pelagic Shelf Rockfish in Western Regulatory Area of Gulf of Alaska
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for pelagic shelf rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska due to the risk of exceeding the 2012 total allowable catch limit. This measure aims to conserve the species and prevent overfishing.
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