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International trade · 05/10/2026Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

NMFS Prohibits Pacific Ocean Perch Fishing in Western Regulatory Area of Gulf of Alaska

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has taken action to prevent overfishing of Pacific ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, citing concerns about reaching the 2026 total allowable catch limit.

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