NOAAFinal Rule
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska: Authorizing Hook-and-Line Catcher/Processors to use Longline Pot Gear in the Bering Sea Greenland Turbot Fishery
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Summary
This federal rule allows certain fishing companies operating in the Bering Sea to use a different type of fishing equipment (longline pot gear) to catch Greenland turbot, a type of fish. The change is meant to give fishing operations more flexibility in how they catch fish while managing the overall health of the fish population.
Key Points
- 1Fishing companies with large boats that both catch and process fish can now use longline pot gear instead of only their previous methods to catch Greenland turbot in the Bering Sea
- 2This rule applies specifically to the waters off Alaska in the Exclusive Economic Zone, which is the ocean area that belongs to the United States
- 3The change allows the fishing industry to use different equipment that may be more efficient or safer, while federal regulators still control how many fish can be caught total
- 4This rule affects commercial fishing operations in Alaska and could impact the availability and price of Greenland turbot in seafood markets
Key Dates
Published
March 27, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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