Fisheries in the Western Pacific - Subpart B American Samoa Fisheries (50 CFR 665.98-169). Country/Territory United States of America Document type Regulation Date 2010 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Monitoring Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Inspection Marine fishes Crustaceans Cartilaginous fishes Protected fishing area Protection of species Coral Ecosystem preservation Marine protected areas Geographical area Americas, North America, Oceania, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Subpart of Part 665 of Title 50 of the Federal Code of Regulations concerns fishing in the American Samoa fishery management area, i.e. the EEZ seaward of the Territory of American Samoa. The Regulations prohibit fishing in all no-take Marine Protected Areas. Regulations concern management measures for specified bottomfish, such as gear restrictions and at-sea observer coverage. They also concern Samoa coral reef ecosystem fisheries (including fishing for specified shark species) and design Full text English Website www.ecfr.gov