Amendment 7 to the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the American Samoa Archipelago; Discontinue Rebuilding Plan for American Samoa Bottomfish
Summary
NOAA Fisheries announces the approval of Amendment 7 to the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the American Samoa Archipelago. This amendment discontinues the rebuilding plan for American Samoa bottomfish management unit species because the best scientific information available indicates the fishery is not overfished or experiencing overfishing.
Read the Federal Register notice and supporting documents
Related Actions
We are also implementing single-species annual catch limits and accountability measures for American Samoa bottomfish. These are effective for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 fishing years.