Halibut Crisis: Commission Struggles with Surveys

The International Pacific Halibut Commission grapples with a severe challenge as halibut populations plummet, leading to reduced ocean surveys crucial for setting fishing limits and ensuring the fisherys long-term health. Despite warnings from a dismissed biologist, halibut stocks have declined, and the commission now seeks funding to improve next years surveys, which will be pivotal in determining the fisherys future. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.