The sustainability of the pollock fishery fishery has been globally celebrated, but the ecosystem around this fishery is in peril. How is it assessed? Trawl surveys!

The sustainability of the pollock fishery fishery has been globally celebrated, but the ecosystem around this fishery is in peril. How is it assessed? Trawl surveys!
AK is 3rd US region where NOAA is working with partners to identify AOAs.
Judge said NOAA Fisheries must fix errors in its biological opinion to allow ‘incidental take’ of Chinook salmon.
As AK looks for new revenue streams, the bulk of all groundfish and crab values goes Outside every year.
The economic hit is pegged at $85 million for SE trollers of which 85% are AK residents.
Commissioner outlines AK focus for NPFMC in special commentary.
Proposed changes would rein in bycatch; Opponents include AK CDQ groups who say reg changes will cause “industry chaos.”
Starting prices for fishermen were down by more than a dollar from last year.
A dedicated website, FAQs, social media and direct outreach about bycatch in Alaska fisheries are recommended as a start.
Fishermen’s direct marketing, how seafood imports are monitored are survey topics
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