# Fisheries Off West Coast States; the Highly Migratory Species Fishery; El Nino Pacific Loggerhead Conservation Area Closure
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2024-05-31 · Effective 2024-06-01 · 89 FR 47106
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-11989
- **Category:** endangered-species
- **Region:** west coast
- **Federal Register citation:** 89 FR 47106
- **Publication date:** 2024-05-31
- **Effective date:** 2024-06-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 031125294-4091-02
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting fishing with large-mesh drift gillnet (DGN) gear (>=14 inches mesh) off the coast of southern California east of 120[deg] W meridian from June 1, 2024, through August 31, 2024. This prohibition is based on the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries' (AA's) determination that El Ni[ntilde]o conditions are occurring off the coast of southern California. This action is intended to protect Endangered Species Act-listed loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta), specifically, the endangered North Pacific Ocean Distinct Population Segment.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/31/2024-11989/fisheries-off-west-coast-states-the-highly-migratory-species-fishery-el-nino-pacific-loggerhead)
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