NMFS Prohibits Pollock Fishing in Gulf of Alaska to Prevent Exceeding 1997 TAC Limit

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the Gulf of Alaska due to the risk of exceeding the 1997 total allowable catch (TAC) limit for this area. This measure aims to conserve pollock populations in the region.