Alaska groundfish association sues NOAA over halibut bycatch rule

The Groundfish Forum fleet is 'already being forced to mothball fishing vessels for the 2024 season' due to the new rule, the complaint said.

Amendment 80 vessels are feeling the financial impacts from a new halibut rule, according to a new lawsuit. — Amendment 80 vessels are feeling the financial impacts from a new halibut rule, according to a new lawsuit.Photo: NOAA

Rachel Sapin

Published 20 December 2023, 17:32Updated 20 December 2023, 17:41

Halibut Groundfish Forum Lawsuits National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)Amendment 80