Alaska lawmakers side with regulators in court battle over Bering Sea bycatch

The lawmakers are asking for the fishing group to respect the US government's "decision-making process."

Alaska lawmakers Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan (right) are both concerned about a challenge to a halibut bycatch rule. — Alaska lawmakers Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan (right) are both concerned about a challenge to a halibut bycatch rule.Photo: Mary Peltola

Rachel Sapin

Correspondent

Published 1 July 2024, 17:56Updated 1 July 2024, 18:48

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