NMFS Prohibits Retention of Blackspotted and Rougheye Rockfish in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited the retention of blackspotted and rougheye rockfish in the Central Aleutian Island and Western Aleutian Island districts of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area due to the impending total allowable catch limit for these species in the region. This measure aims to prevent overfishing and maintain sustainable fish populations.