More observers to Alaska federal fisheries
If you haven’t carried observers in federal groundfish fisheries in Alaska waters, you’ll probably have to start.
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is scheduled to consider a new observer program for groundfish boats under 60 feet and all halibut vessels. The council will make an initial review of the restructuring during its next meeting on June 7 to 15 in Sitka. Final action is set for October.
