International trade · 19/11/2004Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Prohibits Directed Fishing for Pacific Cod in Gulf of Alaska's Central Regulatory Area
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels catching Pacific cod for processing in the Gulf of Alaska's Central Regulatory Area to prevent exceeding the 2004 total allowable catch limit. This measure aims to conserve Pacific cod populations.
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