NMFS Halts Pacific Ocean Perch Trawling in Central Aleutians for 2026
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a rule prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch in the Central Aleutian district of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) management area. This ban applies specifically to vessels operating under the BSAI trawl limited access sector fishery.
Why it matters: This is a standard quota management measure. It does not change the overall science or the total amount of fish allowed in the broader region, but it restricts where and how a specific group of commercial trawlers can operate. For the affected fleet, it means they must stop targeting Pacific ocean perch in the Central Aleutians and either stop fishing for that species entirely or move to areas where their quota is not exhausted, depending on their other allocations.
Who it affects
- Vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access sector fishery
This rule was issued by the Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and published in the Federal Register; readers should consult the official document for specific dates and enforcement details.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document