Gulf ratz discussion continues
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council heard several hours of public perspectives today on a future Gulf of Alaska bycatch management action.
Gulf of Alaska nonpollock trawlers limited to 7500 kings
Fish and Game Commissioner Cora Campbell motioned for bycatch limit in the Gulf of Alaska nonpollock trawl fleet after significant public testimony.
Posted 2013.06.08 05:35 PM
North Pacific council makes observer program recommendations
The council asked for certain updates to the 2014 deployment plan, suggested information the council would like to see in future reports from the National Marine Fisheries Service and adopted the agency’s strategic plan for electronic monitoring.
Posted 2013.06.07 05:31 PM
Council hears agency, public feedback on marine observer program
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's discussion of the new marine observer program began today with reports from the National Marine Fisheries Service as well as members of the public.
Posted 2013.06.06 08:12 PM
Council OKs sideboard removal for freezer longliners
Non-American Fisheries Act freezer longliners with sideboard limits for the Gulf of Alaska Pacific cod fishery may be able to remove those sideboards, if all vessels in fishery agree in a set time period.
Posted 2013.06.06 08:12 PM
