NMFS Proposes Temporary Moratorium on Scallop Vessel Entry Off Alaska

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a temporary moratorium on new vessel entries into the scallop fishery off Alaska, in line with Amendment 2 of the Fishery Management Plan, recommended by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council), to curb fishing capacity increases and provide industry stability while developing a long-term limited access system.