Rolling hotspot closure program
Salmon bycatch rates in the Alaska pollock fishery are monitored daily and potential closure areas are examined either weekly or biweekly depending on the fleet and season. VMS information, bycatch rates, communication with the fleet about real-time observations, and historical chum salmon genetics are used to place closures. Closure notices are distributed to the fleet, enforced over the next week, and then reassessed.
Closure violation notices:
Compliance under the IPAs is high. If there were a closure violation, Sea State would identify the issue through VMS for vessels participating in 100% observer coverage or electronic monitoring.
