NMFS Prohibits Directed Fishing for Pacific Ocean Perch in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska for vessels participating in the Rockfish Entry Level Fishery. This measure aims to prevent the overfishing of Pacific ocean perch, which is allocated a total allowable catch of 2007.