2026 IPHC Merit Scholarship

About International Pacific Halibut Commission

iphc.int

The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) is a bilateral scientific and regulatory organization that oversees the conservation and management of the Pacific halibut resource for Canada and the United States. Through rigorous stock assessments, monitoring, and research, the IPHC provides science-based advice on catch limits, fishery regulations, and management measures, and publishes reports, circulars, and fishery limits. Its Secretariat facilitates stakeholder engagement and meetings, aiming to deliver sustainable economic, environmental, and social outcomes for the halibut fishery through innovation and implementation of agreed management actions.