NOAA: Pacific Ocean Perch Retention Prohibited in Gulf of Alaska
September 27, 2025
September 27, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service has issued a temporary rule prohibiting the retention of Pacific Ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska. This action is needed because the 2025 total allowable catch for the species has been reached or is expected to be met.
This restriction applies to all vessels except catcher vessels utilizing hook-and-line, po . . .
This restriction applies to all vessels except catcher vessels utilizing hook-and-line, po . . .