AK is 3rd US region where NOAA is working with partners to identify AOAs.

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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.”
The bill targets Area M on the AK Peninsula, but the future ramifications could affect any fishery on a lawmaker’s whim.
Elsewhere, herring is canned, smoked, filleted, brined – in AK, it’s mostly valued only for the eggs at $0.12/lb. The bulk of the catch is discarded.
Lawsuit claims the state is violating the ‘sustained yield principle.’ Plans to appeal the ruling.
Fish Board passed some restrictions on the June Area M fishery, but local residents say it’s not enough.