PolicyFriday, April 24, 2026Mongabay
NPFC adopts illegal fishing measures — but no Emperor Seamount protections
The North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC) has adopted new measures to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the region, though it did not implement any protections for the vulnerable Emperor Seamount area. This decision highlights ongoing challenges in balancing sustainable fishing practices with the need for marine conservation.
