US court dismisses Alaska fishing group's lawsuit over halibut bycatch rule

The court deemed the rule was "reasonably calculated to promote conservation."

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 12 November 2024, 19:19Updated 12 November 2024, 19:22
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