NMFS Closes Pollock Fishery in Bering Sea Subarea to Prevent Overfishing

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is closing the directed fishery for pollock in the Bering Sea subarea due to the risk of exceeding the second seasonal allowance of the total allowable catch (TAC) for vessels processing pollock for the offshore component in this area. This action aims to prevent overfishing and maintain the sustainability of the pollock fishery in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area.