US government says Alaska fishing fleet has no claim in bycatch lawsuit

NOAA said the complaint 'failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.'

Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association has long advocated for abundance-based management for halibut.
Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association has long advocated for abundance-based management for halibut.Photo: ALFA
Published 21 March 2024, 17:31Updated 21 March 2024, 22:57