NMFS Prohibits Northern Rockfish Fishing in Gulf of Alaska to Prevent Overfishing

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for northern rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska for vessels participating in the Rockfish Entry Level Fishery, in order to prevent exceeding the 2007 total allowable catch limit. This measure aims to conserve the northern rockfish population.