Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone; Amendment 57 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs (Crab FMP); Crab FMP Housekeeping
Published Date: 2/2/2026
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Summary
Amendment 57 updates the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crab Fishery Management Plan with clear, easy-to-follow changes that don’t affect crab fishing rules. It mainly cleans up info about crab stocks and communities to keep things organized and up-to-date. Fishermen, communities, and anyone interested can comment by April 3, 2026, but no new costs or fishing limits are coming.
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