International trade · 27/02/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Prohibits Pacific Cod Fishing by Catcher Vessels in Gulf of Alaska
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, citing concerns about exceeding the annual catch allowance.
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