Location
Key Information
TYPE
Fisheries Management Area
DESIGNATION
Fishing Prohibited Area
LOCATED IN
ASM
USA
AREA
| 74,909 km2 | MARINE AREA |
| 74,905 km2 | TOTAL AREA i |
MANAGED BY
NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)
At least one species- or gear-specific restriction applies (beyond permit requirements or generally applicable restrictions)
DATA SOURCE(S)
Regulations: U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Boundary: ProtectedSeas (Boundary Digitized Using Best Available Data)
DATA VERSION
2.0
LAST REVIEWED
May 2024
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Purpose
This longline restriction was put in place to reduce interactions by fishing vessels with endangered marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles.
Species of Concern: Multiple
Regulations Summary
Restrictions
Longline fishing is prohibited in this area.
Allowed
Other fishing may be permitted, subject to federal and state law.
Governing Regulations
Gear and Activity Restrictions i
Fishing Gear
Activities
NOT APPLICABLE OR UNKNOWN