International trade · 09/03/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

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

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using jig gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, citing concerns about exceeding the annual catch allowance for the 2012 Pacific cod total allowable catch.