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  • 2025-06622 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Jig Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 16092
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has temporarily banned fishing for Pacific cod with jig gear in a specific area of the Gulf of Alaska. This decision aims to ensure that the amount of fish caught does not exceed the allowed limit for the A season of 2025. The restriction is active from April 14, 2025, to June 10, 2025, and is based on regulations established to protect fish populations. The agency expedited the rule's implementation due to urgent, recent data indicating the catch limit was nearly reached.

    Simple Explanation

    In April 2025, the government decided that fishers can't catch a type of fish called Pacific cod using a special kind of fishing tool in a part of Alaska's ocean for a little while. This is to make sure there are enough fish left in the ocean.

  • 2025-03538 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11235
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA and the Commerce Department, has announced a temporary rule to stop directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in a specific part of the Gulf of Alaska. This decision is to ensure the 2025 total allowable catch for this area is not exceeded and will be in effect from February 28, 2025, to June 10, 2025. The rule was enacted quickly without prior public notice or comment due to the urgent nature of the situation, based on data that became available in January 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of fish say that boats catching a type of fish called Pacific cod have to stop fishing in a part of Alaska called the Gulf of Alaska for a little while. This is like taking a break so there will be enough fish to catch later in the year.

  • 2025-04023 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Pot Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11904
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a temporary rule to stop directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using pot gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska. This action, effective from March 10 to June 10, 2025, is necessary to ensure the Pacific cod catch does not exceed the allowed limit for the 2025 season. The imposed closure responds to recent data indicating that the catch quota is nearing its limit. The rule was implemented without prior public notice or delay to quickly address the situation as per the guidelines of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who take care of fish numbers decided to stop some boats from catching a big fish called Pacific cod in a certain part of Alaska's ocean for a little while because they were catching too many. They did this quickly to make sure there are enough fish left for everyone.

  • 2025-04787 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Pot Catcher/Processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13102
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is temporarily stopping fishing for Pacific cod by certain ships using pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. This step is to ensure that the limit for the amount of cod allowed to be caught isn't exceeded for the 2025 season. The prohibition is effective from March 17, 2025, until September 1, 2025. This action was taken quickly without prior public discussion because necessary data on the cod catch was only recently available.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Marine Fisheries Service is stopping some ships from catching a type of fish called Pacific cod in a special area of the sea to make sure they don't catch too many fish. This break lasts from March 17, 2025, to September 1, 2025.

  • 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.

  • 2024-30714 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2025 Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Pollock, Atka Mackerel, and Pacific Cod Total Allowable Catch Amounts
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 105478
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is temporarily adjusting the total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for pollock, Atka mackerel, and Pacific cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands for 2025. This change is necessary because the previous TACs were incorrectly specified, and the adjustment aligns them with the best scientific information available. The updated figures are based on recommendations from the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and aim to ensure sustainable fishing practices while considering the conservation of endangered Steller sea lions, which share this habitat. Public comments on this adjustment are invited until January 13, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is changing how much fish can be caught in a special ocean area because they found out the old numbers were wrong. They want to make sure there are enough fish for the future and to protect sea lions, and they are asking people to share their thoughts about this change.

  • 2025-03535 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Less Than 60 Feet (18.3 Meters) Length Overall Using Hook-and-Line or Pot Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11234
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has temporarily stopped Pacific cod fishing by small catcher vessels in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. This action, effective from January 21, 2025, until December 31, 2025, is necessary to ensure these vessels do not exceed their fishing limit for the year 2025. The closure provides immediate response to recent fishery data, preventing overfishing, which could be detrimental to Pacific cod populations.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Marine Fisheries Service has told small boats they can't go fishing for a type of fish called Pacific cod in a part of Alaska for the rest of 2025, so the fish doesn't get caught too much and have fewer babies.

  • 2025-06244 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 15415
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is allowing certain fishing fleets to start catching Pacific cod again in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. This decision was made because there are still about 2,200 metric tons of Pacific cod that need to be caught in 2025. The fishing had been closed earlier this year but is now open from April 9 to November 1, 2025, to make sure the yearly limit is fully used. People can send comments about this change until April 28, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    In 2025, the government is letting big fishing boats catch a certain type of fish called Pacific cod in Alaska, because there's still a lot of fish left to catch this year. People can talk about this decision until April 28.

  • 2021-02127 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Greater Than or Equal to 60 Feet Length Overall Using Pot Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 7817
    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 stop fishing for Pacific cod using pot gear by large catcher vessels (60 feet or longer) in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. This decision is to ensure the fishing limits for the 2021 A season aren't exceeded. This rule went into effect on January 21, 2021, and will last until September 1, 2021. NMFS made this decision quickly based on the latest fishing data to protect the fish population and ensure sustainable fishing practices.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has decided to stop big boats from catching a kind of fish called Pacific cod in a special area of Alaska using a type of trap until September 2021. This is to make sure there are enough fish left for the future.

  • 2021-02639 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Less Than 50 Feet (15.2 Meters) Length Overall Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8719
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented a temporary rule to stop fishing for Pacific cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska. This rule applies specifically to catcher vessels that are less than 50 feet in length and use hook-and-line gear. The ban is effective from February 5, 2021, to June 10, 2021, to prevent exceeding the allowed catch limits for the season. This decision ensures sustainable fishing practices and complies with the management plans set for the region.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is saying small boats can't catch too many fish in a part of Alaska's ocean because they want to make sure there's enough fish for the future. They're taking a break from fishing there until summer to help the fish population stay healthy.

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