International trade · 28/02/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Prohibits Pacific Cod Fishing by Catcher/Processors Using Hook-and-Line Gear in Gulf of Alaska
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher/processors using hook-and-line gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska due to concerns about exceeding the annual catch allowance for this fishery.