International trade · 02/10/2026Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Implements Annual Harvest Specifications for Pacific Sardine Off West Coast States
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is implementing annual catch limits and management measures for the northern Pacific sardine population, restricting most commercial fishing off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.