International trade · 26/10/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Prohibits Pacific Cod Fishing in Western Gulf of Alaska
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels harvesting Pacific cod for processing in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, in order to prevent exceeding the 2011 total allowable catch limit. This measure aims to manage the fish population sustainably.
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