News Summary September 23, 2026
Today's Top Story: Saint Paul Island's Halibut Fleet Rebounds With Record Prices After Years of Disruption
Saint Paul Island's halibut fleet posted a record season this fall, with CBSFA reporting a base price of $8 per pound and $1.75 million in ex-vessel value on nearly 220,000 pounds landed, marking a strong rebound after COVID, the crab crash and a shrinking halibut resource hit the Bering Sea community simultaneously. Support from Trident Seafoods and CBSFA's local tendering and buying programs helped keep the fishery alive, with participation climbing back to 9 vessels and more than 50 jobs this season...
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