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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First AK Native to fill new tribal seat on NPFMC Advisory Panel resigns
Jackson-Gamble was an outspoken critic of bycatch and its impacts on the resources and Alaska coastal communities.
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.
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.
AK pollock industry “concerned” about more local, traditional knowledge being added to NPFMC process
NPFMC will decide in October whether to include traditional knowledge and add more AK Native voices.
Bethel joins lawsuit seeking to reexamine catch limits for trawlers
Bethel joins Tanana Chiefs Conference and Association of Village Council Presidents in federal lawsuits over outdated NOAA fishery guidelines.
“Mid-water” trawls get a pass because the gear doesn’t fit “regulatory definitions”
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.”
Keep kissing those big fish bucks goodbye, Alaska!
As AK looks for new revenue streams, the bulk of all groundfish and crab values goes Outside every year.
AK’s federal fishing priorities outlined by ADF&G Commissioner
Commissioner outlines AK focus for NPFMC in special commentary.