Pacific Herring Results
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Act Listing Determination for Southeast Alaska Pacific Herring
NOAA Fisheries completed a comprehensive status review of the Southeast Alaska distinct population segment of Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) under the Endangered Species Act. Based upon the best scientific and commercial data available, we conclude…
Published
Amendment 16a to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
Amendment 16a was designed to address management of herring bycatch and other bycatch taken in domestic trawl fisheries. In particular, it defined the “hot spot authority,” intended to give the Regional Director flexibility to close specific…
Published