NOAA is “evaluating” the trawler whale takes. Any other fisherman/gear would immediately be arrested and fined thousands of dollars.
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State of AK, NPFMC oppose revisions to fishing laws, including bycatch regs
The word ‘bycatch’ does not even appear in the State of AK’s testimony to NOAA about its intent to modernize fishing regs.
Trawlers give new meaning to “getting whaled”
NOAA says it’s “unclear” about lethal takes of orcas by trawlers. “No comment.”
AK Bycatch Council meets Tuesday, Sept. 5 via Zoom; public input wanted!
Public input is wanted on FAQ ideas, bycatch priorities and ‘roadmap’ for various issues.
AK Bycatch Advisory Council sets Sept. meeting; Bycatch Town Hall at Kodiak
Salmon and crab bycatch research, management top the meeting agenda.
New ‘Ocean Justice Strategy’ draws deluge of public comments
Gov’t aims for more “equity” in ocean benefits and “sharing the burdens” of negative impacts by human activities.
Halibut catches sluggish despite high prices; charter ops beached “to protect the resource”
AK communities get clipped to protect halibut stock while trawl bycatch increases, per IPHC.
Kodiak crabbers again request Tanner bycatch protections; NPFMC opts for ‘more studies’
Crabbers have asked for Kodiak Tanner protections for 2 decades; NPFMC will revisit discussions in December.
Southeast AK trollers can go fishing!
Decision said “certain and substantial impacts” of closing the harvest outweigh “speculative environmental threats.”
Dunleavy cuts project on salmon bycatch for second time
Funding was vetoed “to save money.”