Fisheries Management - Information Bulletins
Information Bulletin 02-48 Sustainable Fisheries Division 907-586-7228 |
July 10, 2002 11:30 a.m. |
NMFS Prohibits Retention of Sablefish by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is prohibiting retention of sablefish by vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area (Statistical Areas 620 and 630, between 147 degrees and 159 degrees W. longitudes) of the Gulf of Alaska, effective 12 noon, Alaska local time, July 11, 2002, according to James W. Balsiger, Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS. |