Pacific Council Meets to Assess Yellowtail Rockfish Stocks
Published Date: 3/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding three meetings to review fish stock health for several important species like yellowtail rockfish and sablefish. These meetings, open to everyone both in person and online, help decide fishing rules for 2025 to keep fish populations healthy and fishing fair. Fishermen, seafood lovers, and coastal communities should pay attention as these decisions can affect fishing limits and local economies.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
2025 Fishing Rules Under Review
The Council is reviewing 2025 stock assessments that help decide fishing rules for 2025. These reviews can affect fishing limits and local economies, so fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities should pay attention.
Public Access and Remote Comment
The STAR panel meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in person with a web broadcast that provides remote listening and an opportunity for public comment. Anyone may attend in person or listen and comment remotely.
Specific Species Being Reviewed
The STAR panels will review 2025 stock assessments for yellowtail rockfish north of 40°10' N latitude, chilipepper rockfish, quillback rockfish off California, rougheye/blackspotted rockfish, and sablefish. Stakeholders tied to these species may be directly affected by resulting management decisions.
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