NMFS Proposes Regulatory Amendment to Increase Halibut Quota Share Use Limits in Alaska

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a regulatory amendment to the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program for Pacific halibut fisheries in and off Alaska, aiming to increase individual harvest limits and improve profits for fishermen in Area 4 of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.