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Federal Register · June 23, 2025
The title they went with Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Jig Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska Noisy translates that to

Alaska closes Pacific cod fishing early for jig gear vessels

What happened
The US government has banned fishing for Pacific cod by jig gear vessels in a specific area off Alaska. This rule prevents fishermen from catching more cod than allowed for 2025.
Why it matters
Fishermen using jig gear in the Gulf of Alaska now have a shorter season for Pacific cod. This means they must find other species to catch or stop fishing earlier in the year. The government is enforcing annual catch limits to manage fish populations.
The signal
Observe whether this early closure leads to similar restrictions in other fishing areas or for other gear types in future seasons.
If you insist
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