International trade · 06/04/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Purse Seine Prohibited Areas Around American Samoa
The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council proposes to amend the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for Pelagic Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region to prohibit purse seine fishing within 75 nautical miles of shore around American Samoa, aiming to reduce catch competition and minimize gear conflicts.
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