International trade · 15/09/2014Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Proposes Rule for California Swordfish Drift Gillnet Fishery
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a rule to require the use of a vessel monitoring system (VMS) and a 48-hour pre-trip notification for West Coast Large-mesh Swordfish Drift Gillnet (DGN) vessel owners, aiming to improve compliance with conservation measures and facilitate enforcement.
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