Fisheries Management - Information Bulletins
Information Bulletin 03-53 Sustainable Fisheries Division 907-586-7228 |
July 18, 2003 8:30 a.m. |
NMFS Closes The Northern Rockfish Fishery In The Western Regulatory Area Of The Gulf Of Alaska The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is prohibiting directed fishing for northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area (Statistical Area 610, between 159 degrees and 170 degrees W. longitudes) of the Gulf of Alaska, effective 12 noon, Alaska local time, July 20, 2003, according to James W. Balsiger, Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS. |