Overview
NOAA Fisheries established fishing effort limits for U.S. purse seine fishing vessels in the Effort Limit Area for Purse Seine (ELAPS). The ELAPS is the area between 20˚N and 20˚S, within the area of application of the Convention for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean, that are either high seas or within the U.S. exclusive economic zone (see 50 CFR 300.223). NOAA Fisheries established these limits to satisfy, in part, the obligations of the United States under the Convention, the objective of which is to ensure, through effective management, the long-term conservation and sustainable use of highly migratory fish stocks in the western and central Pacific Ocean.
Announcements
There are no announcements at this time.
Current Status
The table below shows the fishing effort estimate in the ELAPS as of June 19, 2020.
| Fishery | 2020 Limit on Fishing Effort (Fishing Days) | 2020 Estimated Fishing Effort Used (Fishing Days) | % of Limit Used | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western and Central Pacific Ocean Purse Seine |
1,828
|
- | - |
Open
|
