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An official from the National Marine Fisheries Service told the panel that efforts to rebuild fish stocks have been largely ineffective.
James Balsiger, the agency's acting assistant administrator for fisheries, said a "sector" approach that sets quotas on the catch within specific offshore areas would be more promising than the current attempt to limit the fleet's ability to catch fish. But he said a changeover could not be made in time for the start of next year's fishing season in May.