The word ‘bycatch’ does not even appear in the State of AK’s testimony to NOAA about its intent to modernize fishing regs.

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The word ‘bycatch’ does not even appear in the State of AK’s testimony to NOAA about its intent to modernize fishing regs.
Jackson-Gamble was an outspoken critic of bycatch and its impacts on the resources and Alaska coastal communities.
Salmon and crab bycatch research, management top the meeting agenda.
Gov’t aims for more “equity” in ocean benefits and “sharing the burdens” of negative impacts by human activities.
Crabbers have asked for Kodiak Tanner protections for 2 decades; NPFMC will revisit discussions in December.
NPFMC will decide in October whether to include traditional knowledge and add more AK Native voices.
Bethel joins Tanana Chiefs Conference and Association of Village Council Presidents in federal lawsuits over outdated NOAA fishery guidelines.
OLE: “Pelagic trawl gear does contact the bottom, it is not defined as Bottom Contact Gear and it is not restricted in Habitat Conservation and Protection Areas.”
As AK looks for new revenue streams, the bulk of all groundfish and crab values goes Outside every year.
Commissioner outlines AK focus for NPFMC in special commentary.