NOAAFinal Rule
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska: Pollock Fishing in the Winter Herring Savings Area of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
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Summary
This regulation controls when and where fishing boats can catch pollock in a specific area of the Bering Sea off Alaska during winter months. The rule protects herring populations in that zone by limiting pollock fishing activity, which helps maintain the ocean ecosystem and ensures both fish species can survive for future fishing.
Key Points
- 1The rule restricts pollock fishing in the Winter Herring Savings Area of the Bering Sea during winter to protect herring fish populations
- 2Commercial fishing companies operating in Alaskan waters must follow these new pollock fishing rules or face penalties
- 3The regulation attempts to balance allowing fishing to continue while preventing damage to herring populations that are important to the ecosystem
- 4Fishing boats will have specific zones and time periods when they cannot fish for pollock in this region
- 5The rule was created by NOAA, the federal agency that manages ocean resources and fisheries
Key Dates
Published
September 26, 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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