AK Bycatch Utilization Committee meets Jan. 30

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The Bycatch Utilization Subcommittee, part of the AK Bycatch Advisory Council, will meet January 30, 2024 at 9:00 am AK time. Below are the links and information on how to join the meeting.

Agenda (PDF 129 kB)

Join Zoom Meeting:

Time: January 30, 2024 09:00 AM Alaska
Topic: Bycatch Utilization Subcommittee Meeting
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88118904135?pwd=VGxyUEhQLy9YcjQ5RmhIV1h4WjEwZz09
Meeting ID: 881 1890 4135
Passcode: 067515
Dial in by phone:
- 253-205-0468
- Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdMAv9HNV2

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