North Pacific Council Sets 2011 Groundfish Catch Limits Pollock and Pacific Cod Limits Increase as Fish Populations Climb

“Our precautionary approach to fishery management continues to provide sustainable seafood to millions,” said MCA President Frank Kelty. The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (“NPFMC”) has unanimously approved its recommendations for the 2011 Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (“BSAI”) groundfish … Continued

MCA Supports Scientific Approach to Setting Catch Levels Backs Council Decision to Reduce Pollock Catch during Cyclic Downturn

The Marine Conservation Alliance (MCA), a coalition of harvesters, processors, and communities involved with Alaska groundfish and crab including the Bering Sea pollock fishery, expressed support today for a decision by federal fishery managers to reduce the Bering Sea pollock … Continued

Marine Conservation Alliance Supports Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee Report (MPA FAC)

The Marine Conservation Alliance (MCA) supports the recommendations by the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee (MPA FAC) that were submitted to the Department of Commerce and Interior this week. “The committee recommendations call for a regional approach to establishing … Continued