Search Results for keywords:"NOAA regulations"

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  • 2025-03979 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Greater Than or Equal to 60 Feet (18.3 Meters) Length Overall Using Pot Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11903
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a temporary rule that closes the Pacific cod fishing season for catcher vessels 60 feet or longer using pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. This closure, effective from March 10, 2025, to September 1, 2025, is intended to prevent these vessels from exceeding their allowed catch limit for the season. The decision was made quickly to respond to recent data indicating the fishery was reaching its allowable catch limits and therefore bypassed the usual public comment and notice procedures.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Marine Fisheries Service wants big boats that catch fish with special pots to stop fishing for Pacific cod in a part of Alaska's ocean because they might catch too many. They did this quickly to protect the fish and didn't have time to ask people what they thought first.

  • 2025-04803 — Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan; 2025 Annual Management Measures
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13293
    Reading Time:about 81 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have issued a final rule establishing the 2025 annual management measures for Pacific halibut fisheries. These regulations, recommended by the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) and accepted by the U.S. Secretary of State and Secretary of Commerce, set catch limits to conserve halibut populations. The measures detail specific rules regarding catch sharing, fishing periods, and limits across various areas, with a focus on maintaining sustainability and aligning with international conservation efforts. Additionally, there are distinct regulations for commercial, charter, and recreational halibut fisheries meant to ensure fair distribution and prevent overfishing.

    Simple Explanation

    In 2025, a new rule was made to help keep a type of fish called "Pacific halibut" safe from being caught too much. This rule tells fishermen how much fish they can catch and makes sure everyone plays fair so that there are enough fish for the future.