Alaska bans fishing for a specific rockfish as catch limits are met

The US government has banned catching demersal shelf rockfish in specific areas off Alaska. This is because fishermen have already caught or will soon catch the total amount allowed for 2025.

This is a routine closure that happens when fishing quotas are met. It means that for the rest of the year, commercial and recreational fishermen cannot keep these specific rockfish in the affected areas. These closures are a common tool to manage fish populations and prevent overfishing.