NOAAProposed Rule
Pacific Island Fisheries: Annual Catch Limit and Accountability Measures; Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish for Fishing Years 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027
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Summary
This federal rule sets fishing limits for a type of deep-sea fish called 'Deep 7 Bottomfish' around the main Hawaiian Islands for the next three years (2024-2027). The rule aims to prevent overfishing and ensure these fish populations stay healthy for both commercial fishers and the local ecosystem.
Key Points
- 1The rule establishes a maximum amount of Deep 7 Bottomfish that can be caught each year in Hawaiian waters to protect the fish population from being depleted
- 2The rule applies to both commercial fishers who sell their catch and recreational fishers in Hawaii who fish for personal use
- 3If fishers catch too many fish and exceed the limit, there are penalties and possible restrictions on future fishing to bring catches back in line
- 4The rule is being proposed by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), the federal agency that manages ocean resources
- 5The public has until October 7, 2025 to submit comments on whether they support or oppose this rule before it becomes final
Key Dates
Published
September 4, 2025
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