bycatch Archives

Comment deadline: Advocates believe revising NOAA’s ‘National Standards’ will increase equity, reduce bycatch in the Gulf of Alaska fisheries

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 11, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

Advocates say an update to the "National Standards" could overhaul outdated guidance for the management of Alaska's federal fisheries, and introduce climate change, equity, and environmental justice into harvest policies -- and drastically reduce bycatch. Read More

Salmon bycatch, electronic monitoring on the table at Sitka meeting of North Pacific Fishery Management Council

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jun 8, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

The NPFMC will cover a wide range of species harvested in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska, but based on public comments, salmon bycatch and electronic monitoring (EM) will be big issues. Read More

Council cuts Bering Sea halibut bycatch limits, but critics say it’s not enough

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Jun 8, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

After several days of emotional testimony, the council voted on Sunday afternoon (5-7-15) to reduce limits on halibut bycatch in the Bering Sea -- by 21-percent overall. But halibut fishermen in the Bering Sea say the cut isn’t big enough to save their communities. Read More

North Pacific Council cuts bycatch caps

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Jun 7, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

The Council voted Sunday evening to lower caps on halibut bycatch in the Bering Sea -- by 21-percent overall. But Bering Sea halibut fishermen say the cut isn’t big enough to save their communities. Read More

Mallott to Council: Win-or-lose decisions ‘build the worst society’

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jun 4, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

Lt. Governor Byron Mallott urged unity at one of the most polarized meetings of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council in recent memory. Read More