Alaska bycatch rule change forces fleet reduction, potential $100 million in losses

Trade group said its members will have to make similar decisions in advance of the 2025 fishing season.

Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association has long advocated for abundance-based management for halibut. The Groundfish Forum contends a bycatch measure recently implemented by NOAA does not solve challenges for the fishery. — Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association has long advocated for abundance-based management for halibut. The Groundfish Forum contends a bycatch measure recently implemented by NOAA does not solve challenges for the fishery.Photo: ALFA

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)Groundfish Forum Halibut Bycatch Groundfish

Published 6 February 2024, 20:09Updated 6 February 2024, 20:09