Halibut Decline and Bycatch Myths | Anchorage News

Alaska’s halibut fisheries are in decline from their 90s peak, impacting commercial, charter, and subsistence fishers alike—but the real story isn’t about bycatch being “wasted.” Far from it: 87% of halibut caught is legally harvested by Alaskans, while just 13%—mostly far out in the Bering Sea—is bycatch, and it’s tightly regulated. Trawl boats can’t even keep halibut for their own meals, and thanks to decades of science-driven management, trawl bycatch has dropped nearly 70% since the 90s. The fishery’s future depends on facts, not fear. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/21fc7fa5e48dda7e