Alaska Cod Fishing Halted: Bureaucrats Reel in Trawl Vessels Early
Published Date: 2/18/2025
Rule
Summary
Starting now, fishing for Pacific cod by AFA trawl catcher/processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands is off-limits to keep the 2025 catch limits in check. This means those fishing boats have to stop targeting Pacific cod to avoid going over their allowed quota. It’s all about protecting fish stocks and making sure the rules keep the ocean healthy and fair for everyone.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Pacific Cod Fishing Prohibited for AFA Vessels
If you operate an American Fisheries Act (AFA) trawl catcher/processor in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI), directed fishing for Pacific cod is prohibited starting now to avoid exceeding the 2025 total allowable catch (TAC) allocated to those vessels. That means those vessels must stop targeting Pacific cod for the remainder of the 2025 TAC period.
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