Science & Research HOMEMANAGEMENTSCIENCE & RESEARCH Science & Research The science and research activities conducted by the IPHC are directed towards fulfilling the following continuing objectives of the Commission: i) improving the annual stock assessment and quota recommendations; ii) developing information on current management issues; and iii) contributing to improve the knowledge of the biology and life history of Pacific halibut. Request an IPHC Permit Tagging Biological and Ecosystem Science Research Since its inception, the IPHC has had a long history of research activities devoted to describe and understand the biology of the Pacific halibut. View Biological and Ecosystem Science Research Economic Research The goal of the IPHC economic study is to provide stakeholders with an accurate and all-sectors-encompassing assessment of the economic impact of the Pacific halibut resource. View Economic Research Fishery-Independent Setline Survey (FISS) The IPHC Fishery-Independent Setline Survey (FISS) provides catch information and biological data on Pacific halibut that are independent of the fishery. View Fishery-Independent Setline Survey (FISS) Management Strategy Evaluation Management Strategy Evaluation (MSE) is a process to evaluate the consequences of alternative management options, known as harvest strategies. View Management Strategy Evaluation Pacific Halibut: Stock Status and Biology Overview, description, scientific name, reproduction, development, distribution, migration, age, size, growth, and feeding. View Pacific Halibut: Stock Status and Biology Stock Assessment The IPHC conducts an annual stock assessment, using data from the fishery independent setline survey, the commercial Pacific halibut and other fisheries, as well biological information from its research program. View Stock Assessment SCIENCE & RESEARCH Biological & Ecosystem Science Research Program Economic Research Fishery-Independent Setline Survey Management Strategy Evaluation Stock Assessment Stock Status & Biology QUICK LINKS Stock Status and Biology Fishery Regulations Performance Monitoring Circulars Seminar Series Landing Report: 2021 Media & News Subscription How do I? © 2017 International Pacific Halibut Commission. 2320 West Commodore Way, Ste 300, Seattle, WA 98199 Contact Us Glossary Terms and Conditions Sitemap FOLLOW US Web design by efelle. TOP Menu The Commission Science & Research Fisheries Meetings Data Documents