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Federal Register #2026-09371
NOAA/NMFS Notice: Overfishing Determinations for Select Fish Stocks
Buyer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Posted
May 12, 2026
Identifier
2026-09371
This notice from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) provides an update on the status of certain fish stocks: - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - No products or services are being procured or awarded in this notice - Key Findings: - Atlantic white marlin and roundscale spearfish remain overfished - Pribilof Island blue king crab stock continues to be overfished - Bering Sea snow crab is now classified as overfished - Determinations are based on recent stock assessments - Ongoing efforts to rebuild these stocks include collaboration with: - International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas - North Pacific Fishery Management Council - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement requirements are mentioned - The notice is informational and not a solicitation or award
Description
This notice from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under the Department of Commerce and NOAA announces that Atlantic white marlin and roundscale spearfish continue to be overfished. Additionally, the Pribilof Island blue king crab stock remains overfished, and the Bering Sea snow crab is now overfished. These determinations are based on recent stock assessments and support ongoing efforts to rebuild these fish stocks.