National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Announces 2026 and 2027 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish in the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska, Bering Sea, and Aleutian Islands

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released the 2026 and 2027 harvest specifications for groundfish in the exclusive economic zone off Alaska, Bering Sea, and Aleutian Islands, outlining the total allowable catch limits for various species of groundfish

Original source language: Federal Register — Department of CommerceOpen original release →

Add your company to Business Communicator

We monitor business sources and connect attention with companies, profiles and services available in Business Communicator.

Create a free company profile Explore businesses on Business Maps →

Create a free company profile →

Explore insights

Business insights →

Global Markets News Trade Regulation News Business Technology News Fintech for Business: Payments & Banking News Supply Chain News Central Bank Policy News

Related business signals

International trade · 10/9/2026

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish Reserves in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comment on proposed regulations for groundfish reserves in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area.

Read summary →

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.

Read summary →

International trade · 10/13/2026

US Rulemaking Implements Gear Marking and Entanglement Risk Reduction Measures for Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has implemented new gear marking requirements and entanglement risk reduction measures for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery, pursuant to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, to increase attributing entanglements to specific fishery and gear type and reduce bycatch.

Read summary →

International trade · 10/13/2026

NMFS Reallocates Pacific Cod in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is reallocating unused Pacific cod from larger trawl vessels to smaller vessels using hook-and-line or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area to meet the 2026 total allowable catch limit.

Read summary →

International trade · 10/13/2026

NMFS Reallocates Pacific Cod in Western Gulf of Alaska

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is shifting unused Pacific cod from trawl and pot gear vessels to hook-and-line gear vessels in the Western Gulf of Alaska to meet the 2026 total allowable catch quota.

Read summary →

International trade · 10/8/2026

NMFS Prohibits Pacific Cod Fishing in Gulf of Alaska Using Pot Gear

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

Read summary →