Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Other Rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska

Resumen

NMFS is prohibiting retention of other rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catch of other rockfish in this area be treated in the same manner as prohibited species and discarded at sea with a minimum of injury. This action is necessary because the 1999 total allowable catch (TAC) of other rockfish in this area has been achieved.