International trade · 17/09/2010

NMFS Issues Regulations for Limited Access Charter Vessels in Alaska's Pacific Halibut Fishery

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has amended regulations for charter vessels in the guided sport fishery for Pacific halibut in Southeast Alaska and Central Gulf of Alaska, aiming to align angler endorsements with the number of charter anglers on each vessel, in line with the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's management goals.