North Pacific Fisheries Commission Addresses IUU, Bottom Fishing Among Regional Issues Last Month

Although the full report of the North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC) has not been released from its April meeting, NOAA Fisheries has issued a press release about achievements there.
Three primary topics addressed during their 10th NPFC annual meeting, which took place in Osaka, April 14-17, were IUU fishing, bottom trawls used in the Emperor Seamounts, and management of the commercial species in the Convention area.
The United States does not have fishing vessels active under NPFC but shares objectives...
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