NMFS Opens Pacific Cod Fishery in Central GOA
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has opened the Pacific cod fishery in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) at 12 noon, Alaska time, on October 3, 2025. The fishery is open to catcher vessels using trawl gear. Despite the significance of this event, the name of the fisherman who initiated this fishery is not provided in the information from Jonathan M. Kurland, Regional Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS.
The NMFS has announced the opening of the Pacific cod fishery in the central GOA. This marks a significant moment for the region's fishing industry. The fishery opened at 12 noon, Alaska local time, on October 3, 2025. The NMFS has specified that only catcher vessels equipped with trawl gear can participate in this fishery.
The lack of information regarding the fisherman who started this fishery is notable. Typically, such events are associated with a pioneering figure. However, in this case, the NMFS has not provided this detail.
The Pacific cod fishery in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska is now open. This fishery is a crucial part of the region's economy and ecology. Despite the lack of information about the fisherman who initiated this fishery, the NMFS has clearly outlined the rules and timings for this event.
