As odd as it may seem (considering where they spend most of their time), Pacific halibut are not a groundfish species, nor are they included in the Pacific Fishery Management Council's groundfish fishery management plan.
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Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
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- Solicits public input about regulations (seasons, bag limits, etc.)
- Makes recommendations to the National Marine Fisheries Service and Pacific Fishery Management Council
- Samples the sport fishery and produces landing estimates
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International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC)
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- Sets annual harvest levels
- Conducts Pacific halibut research and stock assessments
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National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
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- Approves and publishes the Catch Sharing Plan and implements managment measures
- Makes inseason regulatory changes
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Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC)
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- Adopts changes to the Catch Sharing Plan
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