Fisheries Management - Information Bulletins
Information Bulletin 01-33 Sustainable Fisheries Division 907-586-7228 |
March 22, 2001 4:00 p.m. |
NMFS Closes the Pacific Cod Fishery for Vessels 60 Feet LOA and Longer and Catcher Processors Using Pot Gear in the BSAI The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels 60 feet length overall (LOA) and longer and catcher processor vessels using pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI), effective 12 noon, Alaska local time, March 27, 2001, according to James W. Balsiger, Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS. |