International trade · 08/05/2023Updated: 10/16/2026 · 1 min read
Fisheries Off West Coast States; Highly Migratory Fisheries; Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan for West Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Authorization of Deep-Set Buoy Gear
Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has implemented Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan for U.S. West Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species, authorizing deep-set buoy gear for targeting swordfish and other highly migratory species off the U.S. West Coast.