International pacific halibut commission member proceeds a random sampling - used for management of the halibut stocks - in the port of the fishing town of Seward, Alaska on November 5, 2026. Alaska's declining salmon fisheries have sparked political debate recently. The trawling industry has been criticized for its bycatch, but scientists say that climate change is the biggest culprit. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY by Romain Fonsegrives