NOAA Says 46 Nations Face Stringent Import Rules Starting 2026 Under MMPA Provisions
NOAA Fisheries announced that 46 nations’ fisheries will face import restrictions starting January 1, 2026, after the agency issued comparability findings under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
A comparability finding is a designation by NOAA Fisheries verifies a nation's fishing practices that meet certain standards in managing marine mammal bycatch. This determination ensures that a country's fish exports or exempt fisheries have effectively implemented measures to prevent harm to marine mammals.
With ratings issued, NOAA Fisheries said starting on January 1, 2026...
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