Regulation & law · 07/09/2018Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

NMFS Proposes Revisions to Groundfish Trawl Gear Regulations

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing changes to federal regulations governing the use of bottom and midwater trawl gear in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery's Trawl Rationalization Program, aiming to increase flexibility and efficiency in fishing practices while maintaining conservation objectives.