Fisheries

'For the first time in its history, the council has ignored science': Decision to reduce halibut bycatch leaves Alaska groundfish fleet reeling

Several harvesting companies, including Fishermen's Finest, Northstar Fishing, Ocean Peace Inc., O'Hara Corporation and United States Seafood, could be impacted significantly by the controversial decision.

Amendment 80 vessels in the port of Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
Amendment 80 vessels in the port of Dutch Harbor, Alaska.Photo: NOAA
HalibutBycatchNorth Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC)Eastern Bering SeaAlaska
Published 14 December 2021, 22:02Updated 15 December 2021, 13:37