International trade · 06/11/2012

North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Essential Fish Habitat Amendments

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has approved several amendments to the Fishery Management Plans for various fisheries in Alaska, including the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands, Gulf of Alaska, and Arctic regions. These updates aim to enhance the protection of essential fish habitats, aligning with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and other applicable laws.