International trade · 28/07/2004Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Prohibits Deep-Water Species Fishery in Gulf of Alaska Due to Halibut Bycatch Allowance Expiration
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for deep-water species in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) by vessels using trawl gear, as the third seasonal apportionment of the 2004 halibut bycatch allowance has been reached, necessitating the action to prevent overfishing.
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