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

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Jun 8, 2015 | ,

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