International trade · 21/07/2025Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2025-2026 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures; Inseason Adjustments

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is making routine adjustments to commercial fishing regulations in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery to balance the need for sustainable fishing practices with the availability of abundant groundfish stocks, thereby allowing fishermen to catch more fish while protecting overfished and depleted species.