Peltola wants answers to several questions about trawl bycatch of orcas, including claims of “new behavior” by the whales.
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National Seafood Strategy unveiled by NOAA
Goals target sustainable production, increase in US aquaculture, market access. Huge inequities remain between $$ for farmers, fishermen.
AK Salmon Task Force created by Congress holds “kick off” meeting
The group “hopes its report will help benefit Alaska’s salmon resources.” There is “no formal plan at this time for on-going or follow up efforts.”
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.
US Senator Murkowski scores big wins for AK fisheries projects, research
Funding for research on king crab, salmon, fresh/salt water habitats and more.
Wild US Seafood Act introduced by AK Senator Lisa Murkowski
Anyone using the label for ‘unfair or deceptive’ practice could be fined $10,000.