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  • 2021-02451 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Pot Gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8308
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has issued a temporary rule to close directed fishing for Pacific cod using pot gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska. This closure is necessary to ensure the total allowable catch for the 2021 A season is not exceeded. The rule is effective from February 3, 2021, until June 10, 2021, as the limit of 1,060 metric tons has been reached, with an additional 8 metric tons reserved for bycatch. This action is based on the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of the ocean have decided that too many fish called Pacific cod were being caught using pots in one part of Alaska, so they made a rule that says no more of those fish can be caught for now. This helps make sure there aren't too few fish left in the sea for next time.

  • 2025-03980 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Pot Gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11904
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is implementing a temporary rule to stop fishing for Pacific cod using pot gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska. This is because the limit for how much Pacific cod can be caught during the "A" season in 2025 is about to be reached. The action will be in effect from March 10, 2025, to June 10, 2025, to ensure that the fishing limits aren't exceeded. The decision was based on recent data, and the usual notice and comment period was waived to act quickly.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge said boats can't catch a specific fish called Pacific cod in a certain part of Alaska because too many have been caught already, and they want to make sure there are enough fish left. This will last for three months, from March 10 to June 10, 2025.

  • 2021-01434 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 6860
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has reopened directed fishing for Pacific cod in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska. This decision allows catcher vessels using trawl gear to fully utilize the 2021 season's allocation of Pacific cod. The fishing season will run from January 20, 2021, to June 10, 2021. This temporary rule modification was made to allow the use of remaining Pacific cod quotas and was not open to prior public comment due to the need for a timely response.

    Simple Explanation

    In the Gulf of Alaska, the rules have changed so that special boats can catch more of a fish called Pacific cod this year. This change was made quickly so the fish don't go to waste, but they didn't have time to ask people what they thought about it first.

  • 2025-04784 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13100
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has implemented a temporary closure on directed Pacific cod fishing by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska. This measure, effective from March 17, 2025, to June 10, 2025, aims to ensure that the 2025 total allowable catch of Pacific cod is not surpassed. The decision was made quickly to respond to recent data on Pacific cod catches, preventing delays that might have led to overfishing.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Marine Fisheries Service has put a pause on fishing for a type of fish called Pacific cod in part of Alaska's waters. This is because they don't want too many fish to be caught, as that might not be good for the ocean.