Pacific Fish Council Reviews Groundfish Stocks for 2025 Rules
Published Date: 9/16/2025
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Summary
The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Groundfish Subcommittee is meeting to review important 2025 fish stock reports and follow up on earlier requests. Fishermen, seafood businesses, and ocean lovers should pay attention because these reviews help decide fishing rules that affect fish supply and coastal economies. The meeting is open to everyone and sets the stage for smart, sustainable fishing choices next year.
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Groundfish Reviews May Affect Fisheries
The Pacific Council’s Groundfish Subcommittee will review 2025 groundfish stock assessments and follow up on requests from the September 2025 Pacific Council meeting. Those reviews help decide fishing rules that can change fish supply and affect fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal economies.
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