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  • 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.

  • 2025-04783 — Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region; 2024-2025 Closure of Commercial Run-Around Gillnet Fishery for King Mackerel
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13098
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has temporarily closed the commercial harvest of king mackerel using run-around gillnet gear in the southern zone of the Gulf of Mexico. This decision was made because the annual catch limit for this type of fishing has been met. The closure is effective from March 20, 2025, at noon until January 20, 2026, at 6 a.m. This measure aims to protect the king mackerel population in the Gulf, ensuring sustainable fishing practices.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of fishing rules decided to pause a special kind of fishing for a big fish called king mackerel because too many were caught this year. This pause is like a timeout to make sure there are enough fish for the future.

  • 2025-02693 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher/Processors Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9693
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is temporarily stopping targeted fishing for Pacific cod by certain trawl catcher/processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. This closure is necessary to avoid surpassing the Pacific cod catch limits set for the year 2025. The fishing restriction will be in effect from February 12, 2025, to November 1, 2025. This measure is taken based on the latest data and aims to ensure sustainable fishing practices in the area.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge have decided to stop a specific type of fishing for a while in a big ocean area, so the fish population stays healthy. They want to make sure there are still enough fish for next year, so they are being very careful with how many fish they catch now.