As previously noted here on Deckboss, the International Pacific Halibut Commission is meeting Jan. 24-27 in Anchorage to consider this slate of recommended catch limits for the 2012 season.
The IPHC invited public comments, and you can read them here.
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Here is the official press release from last week's International Pacific Halibut Commission meeting in Seattle, where the scientific staff recommended catch limits for the 2012 season.
Evidently, at least one prominent Alaskan, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, was none too pleased with the proceedings and issued this statement:
"It is disappointing to hear further reductions are likely, and that the IPHC is suggesting potentially drastic model changes may be needed that would cause steeper reductions. Whether the changes are incorporated this year or in future years, the discussion creates more uncertainty for the commercial fishing industry, sport charter businesses, and Alaska's fishing communities that have already taken a serious economic hit from reduced harvest levels and changing management measures.
"I'm also concerned at the manner the commission staff presented its findings and data. Conflicting information, lack of clear recommendations, topped off by an abrupt end to the public portion of the meeting combined to leave important questions unanswered about the crucial steps needed to ensure the health of our halibut resource and fisheries."
Evidently, at least one prominent Alaskan, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, was none too pleased with the proceedings and issued this statement:
"It is disappointing to hear further reductions are likely, and that the IPHC is suggesting potentially drastic model changes may be needed that would cause steeper reductions. Whether the changes are incorporated this year or in future years, the discussion creates more uncertainty for the commercial fishing industry, sport charter businesses, and Alaska's fishing communities that have already taken a serious economic hit from reduced harvest levels and changing management measures.
"I'm also concerned at the manner the commission staff presented its findings and data. Conflicting information, lack of clear recommendations, topped off by an abrupt end to the public portion of the meeting combined to leave important questions unanswered about the crucial steps needed to ensure the health of our halibut resource and fisheries."
19 percent cut recommended for halibut fishery
The scientific staff of the International Pacific Halibut Commission today made recommendations on catch limits for the 2012 season.
The commission itself will consider the recommendations at its Jan. 24-27 annual meeting in Anchorage.
Here are the numbers, expressed in millions of pounds.
The commission itself will consider the recommendations at its Jan. 24-27 annual meeting in Anchorage.
Here are the numbers, expressed in millions of pounds.
| Regulatory area | 2011 catch limits | 2012 staff advice | % change |
| 2A | 0.91 | 0.99 | +9 |
| 2B | 7.65 | 6.63 | -13 |
| 2C | 2.33 | 2.62 | +12 |
| 3A | 14.36 | 11.92 | -17 |
| 3B | 7.51 | 5.07 | -32 |
| 4A | 2.41 | 1.57 | -35 |
| 4B | 2.18 | 1.87 | -14 |
| 4CDE | 3.72 | 2.47 | -34 |
| TOTAL | 41.07 | 33.14 | -19 |
Halibut cuts confirmed
Here are the major results from the International Pacific Halibut Commission annual meeting in Victoria, British Columbia:
• The commission pretty much accepted the recommendations of its scientific staff and approved a coastwide catch limit of 41.07 million pounds for the 2011 season, down 19 percent from last year.
• Southeast Alaska (Area 2C) will take a particularly hard hit with a catch limit of 2.33 million pounds, down 47 percent.
• The 2011 season will open March 12 and close Nov. 18.
The Seattle-based IPHC manages U.S. and Canadian halibut stocks. The bulk of the commercial catch comes from Alaska.
Here's the full slate of 2011 catch limits, by regulatory area, expressed in millions of pounds.
• The commission pretty much accepted the recommendations of its scientific staff and approved a coastwide catch limit of 41.07 million pounds for the 2011 season, down 19 percent from last year.
• Southeast Alaska (Area 2C) will take a particularly hard hit with a catch limit of 2.33 million pounds, down 47 percent.
• The 2011 season will open March 12 and close Nov. 18.
The Seattle-based IPHC manages U.S. and Canadian halibut stocks. The bulk of the commercial catch comes from Alaska.
Here's the full slate of 2011 catch limits, by regulatory area, expressed in millions of pounds.
| Regulatory area | 2010 catch limits | 2011 catch limits | % change |
| 2A | 0.81 | 0.91 | +12 |
| 2B | 7.5 | 7.65 | +2 |
| 2C | 4.4 | 2.33 | -47 |
| 3A | 19.99 | 14.36 | -28 |
| 3B | 9.9 | 7.51 | -24 |
| 4A | 2.33 | 2.41 | +3 |
| 4B | 2.16 | 2.18 | +1 |
| 4CDE | 3.58 | 3.72 | +4 |
| TOTAL | 50.67 | 41.07 | -19 |
Halibut trouble
As reported last month here on Deckboss, the scientific staff of the International Pacific Halibut Commission is making some tough recommendations on catch limits for the upcoming season, including a 47 percent cut for Southeast Alaska (Area 2C).
The six-member commission is meeting Jan. 25-28 in Victoria, British Columbia, to consider these recommendations.
One Sitka-based commercial fishing group, the Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association, says it was "staggered" by the staff recommendations and has provided these thoughtful comments to the commissioners.
Among other things, the organization says it can't understand the 47 percent cut in Area 2C, and adds that "constantly changing harvest policies" are undermining stakeholder confidence in halibut management.
The six-member commission is meeting Jan. 25-28 in Victoria, British Columbia, to consider these recommendations.
One Sitka-based commercial fishing group, the Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association, says it was "staggered" by the staff recommendations and has provided these thoughtful comments to the commissioners.
Among other things, the organization says it can't understand the 47 percent cut in Area 2C, and adds that "constantly changing harvest policies" are undermining stakeholder confidence in halibut management.
For your convenience
Here's the full slate of recommended 2011 catch limits, by regulatory area, from the scientific staff of the International Pacific Halibut Commission.
Limits are expressed in millions of pounds.
Limits are expressed in millions of pounds.
| Regulatory area | 2010 catch limits | 2011 staff limits | % change |
| 2A | 0.81 | 0.86 | +6 |
| 2B | 7.5 | 7.65 | +2 |
| 2C | 4.4 | 2.33 | -47 |
| 3A | 19.99 | 14.36 | -28 |
| 3B | 9.9 | 7.52 | -24 |
| 4A | 2.33 | 2.41 | +3 |
| 4B | 2.16 | 2.18 | +1 |
| 4CDE | 3.58 | 3.72 | +4 |
| TOTAL | 50.67 | 41.02 | -19 |
Halibut hit hard again
The scientific staff of the International Pacific Halibut Commission today recommended catch limits for the 2011 season, and the numbers are seriously ugly.
Coastwide, the staff is recommending a 19 percent cut to 41.02 million pounds.
For Southcentral Alaska (Area 3A), the staff is calling for a 28 percent cut to 14.36 million pounds.
For Southeast Alaska (Area 2C), the staff is recommending a fearsome 47 percent cut to 2.33 million pounds.
Ouch.
The commission meets in January in Victoria, British Columbia, to consider the recommendations.
Coastwide, the staff is recommending a 19 percent cut to 41.02 million pounds.
For Southcentral Alaska (Area 3A), the staff is calling for a 28 percent cut to 14.36 million pounds.
For Southeast Alaska (Area 2C), the staff is recommending a fearsome 47 percent cut to 2.33 million pounds.
Ouch.
The commission meets in January in Victoria, British Columbia, to consider the recommendations.
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