Economic status of the groundfish fisheries off Alaska, 1996

Abstract

This report presents data which summarize various aspects of the economic performance of the domestic groundfish fishery off Alaska. Generally, data are presented for 1992 through 1996. Limited catch, ex-vessel value, and export value data are included from the early or mid-1980s through 1996 to depict the rapid development of the domestic groundfish fishery in the 1980s. With the exception of the exports, Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) is not included in this report because for management purposes halibut is not part of the groundfish complex.

Compared to the report that was prepared a year ago, there have been major changes in the data that are presented. The changes include a new source of ex-vessel prices for 1992-96, more extensive bycatch data, and more detailed data on the size and level of activity of the groundfish fleet.


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