Regulation & law · 14/10/2022Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US Proposes 2023-24 Harvest Specifications for Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed new rules to set catch limits for groundfish off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California, aiming to prevent overfishing and rebuild depleted stocks, in line with the Magnuson-Stevens Act and the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan.