International trade · 04/08/2004Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Prohibits Retention of Pacific Ocean Perch in Gulf of Alaska District
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited the retention of Pacific ocean perch in the West Yakutat District of the Gulf of Alaska, requiring catch to be discarded at sea with minimal injury. This measure is necessary due to the 2004 total allowable catch limit being reached.
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