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  • 2025-06443 — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2025-2026 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures; Inseason Adjustments
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 15940
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The final rule by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) introduces adjustments to the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery management measures for 2025-2026. These changes include reducing the sub-bag limit for canary rockfish in Oregon's recreational long-leader fishery from five to one fish and adjusting the incidental halibut limit in the sablefish fishery. The aim is to manage fish stocks sustainably by allowing more vessels to participate without exceeding the catch limits. These modifications are based on recent scientific data and recommendations from relevant advisory bodies and were made effective immediately to ensure timely implementation.

    Simple Explanation

    The new rules help people fishing in certain areas catch more of the fish that are okay to catch, like groundfish, while making sure they don't catch too many of the fish that need extra protection, like canary rockfish. This way, the ocean stays healthy, and people can still go fishing.

  • 2025-03556 — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2025-2026 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures; Inseason Adjustments
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11389
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced routine changes to the management measures for commercial groundfish fishing off the Pacific Coast. This rule, effective March 6, 2025, aims to allow fishing vessels more access to abundant fish stocks while protecting those that are overfished. The NMFS increased the limits for certain rockfish species between specific latitudes in response to recommendations made at a Pacific Fishery Management Council meeting and industry requests. This change is expected to bring economic benefits without exceeding permitted catch limits, and it was implemented rapidly to maximize these benefits.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is allowing fishermen to catch more of certain types of fish off the Pacific Coast because there are plenty of them, but they are careful to protect the fish that are running low.

  • 2025-00625 — Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; General Category January Through March Quota Transfer
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 2638
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is transferring 20.5 metric tons of quota for Atlantic bluefin tuna from the December 2025 period to the January through March 2025 period. This change is designed to give fishermen more opportunities to catch tuna and help gather important data about the fish population. The adjusted quota for January through March will now be 58.2 metric tons. The decision considers current fish availability and aims to ensure the sustainable management of tuna stocks.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Marine Fisheries Service is letting fishermen catch more Atlantic bluefin tuna between January and March by moving some of their catch allowance from the later months, so there are more chances to catch fish when they are available. This change is like moving a snack from your afternoon box to your morning box so you can eat it when you're hungrier earlier in the day.