Chris Oliver Halibut

‘The overall biomass of Halibut in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska is fairly constant… it [halibut bycatch] is not a conservation issue, it’s a domestic allocation issue’
Chris Oliver, NPFMC

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This is a very important issue to us in the Amendment 80 fleet; please take the time to read ByCatchFacts.org before jumping to emotional conclusions regarding bycatch.

For an in depth look at the issue (Agenda item C-2 @ 223rd Plenary NPFMC June/Sitka), read our Ship's bLog:

NPFMC C-2 Halibut <-- Click here.

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