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International trade · 29/05/2026Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

NMFS Prohibits Jig Gear Fishing for Pacific Cod in Gulf of Alaska

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using jig gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, citing concerns over exceeding the 2026 total allowable catch (TAC) for this fishery.

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International trade · 10/13/2026

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the City and Borough of Juneau's Seawalk Extension Project, Juneau, Alaska

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has received a request from the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska, to take marine mammals incidental to the Seawalk Extension Project. The request is related to the Marine Mammal Protection Act and seeks authorization to incidentally take marine mammals during the project.

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