The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has announced a temporary rule prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by American Fisheries Act (AFA) trawl catcher/processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. This rule is in place to ensure the A season limit of the 2021 Pacific cod catch is not exceeded. It is effective from January 20, 2021, to April 1, 2021. This decision was made to manage fish populations sustainably and in accordance with national fishing regulations.
Simple Explanation
The government has decided to stop big boats from catching a certain type of fish called Pacific cod in parts of Alaska for a while to make sure there are enough fish left. This is to help keep everything balanced in the ocean, just like how we have to share toys so everyone has a turn.