Analysis of modern dynamics of halibut stocks and fisheries in the northwestern part of the Bering Sea

Abstract

The aim: assessment of trends in the dynamics of the stocks of four species of halibut in the Bering Sea and characterization of the features of their modern fishery in its western part.The methods: in preparing the article, the method of analyzing specialized fisheries for marine fish in the West Bering Sea zone (Far Eastern fishery basin) was used based on daily ship reports, information from open sources and archival materials were used. Standard methods of data processing and interpretation were used. The novelty: the article presents the actual analysis of the structure, intensity of fishing and the level of by-catch of all halibut species in the West Bering Sea zone.Results: an analysis of the structure of the specialized halibut fishery in the West Bering Sea zone and the level of their by-catch is presented, trends in the dynamics of fishery indicators and stocks are identified, an assessment is made of the intensity of halibut fishing, and the need to develop recommendations for regulating the halibut fishery in the West Bering Sea zone in the short term is show.The practical significance: the results presented in the article will be used to develop recommendations and measures to regulate fishing in order to conserve and rationally use halibut resources in the West Bering Sea zone.