Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Snow Crab Rebuilding Plan in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service has approved Amendment 53 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs, which includes a rebuilding plan for snow crab in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. This action is necessary to comply with the Magnuson-Stevens Act and implement a rebuilding plan prior to the 2023/2024 fishing season.