Pacific halibut stock increases after four years of decline
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wildmanyeah
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It suppose to get even better if I recall correctly with the age classes coming though, 2020, 2021 and 2022 were suppose to be mainly flat and then some bigger increases after that. Its nice to see that those bigger younger age classes are now materializing into bigger older fish.
Its nice to see that as 2022 should be closer to a normal season with the border open. An increase in total tac could help avoid having to make some tougher decisions.
Its nice to see that as 2022 should be closer to a normal season with the border open. An increase in total tac could help avoid having to make some tougher decisions.
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searun
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Mainly 2012 cohort that experienced a high recruitment. Area 2B (Canada) had good set line survey results in 2021 surveys. Some good grub contributing to larger size and growth likely at play. Where I fish, we certainly noticed bigger and what appeared to be fatter and better conditioned fish this past summer.
Good news potentially for 2022 season as we anticipate an increase in Rec TAC once dust settles. Trouble possibly over the horizon however. Canada will be battling with our US counterparts over how the overall allocation is apportioned. Longstanding battle - Canada prefers National Share vs US who are trying to argue apportionment based on seabed area and halibut productivity etc. The current agreement comes to an end after the 2022 season, and if apportionment wins the day that could result in much smaller allocation to Canada going forward beyond this coming season and starting in 2023 season.
Never a dull moment in halibut land.
Good news potentially for 2022 season as we anticipate an increase in Rec TAC once dust settles. Trouble possibly over the horizon however. Canada will be battling with our US counterparts over how the overall allocation is apportioned. Longstanding battle - Canada prefers National Share vs US who are trying to argue apportionment based on seabed area and halibut productivity etc. The current agreement comes to an end after the 2022 season, and if apportionment wins the day that could result in much smaller allocation to Canada going forward beyond this coming season and starting in 2023 season.
Never a dull moment in halibut land.
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