International trade · 23/02/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

NMFS Prohibits Fishing for Pacific Cod in Gulf of Alaska to Prevent Overfishing

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for Pacific cod in the Gulf of Alaska, specifically for vessels catching cod for processing by the inshore component, due to concerns about exceeding the allocated catch limit for the 2010 season.