Fisheries Give Alaska a Good Return on Investment
This is Alaska Fish Radio. I’m Laine Welch –
Alaska gets a good return on investment from its commercial fisheries. That was shown to lawmakers this week in a presentation to the House Fisheries Committee. Sam Rabung is director of the commercial fisheries division for the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game.
“The commercial fishing industry is the largest private sector employer in Alaska, directly employing almost 60,000 workers annually. It contributes about $172 million directly in taxes, fees and self-assessments to state, local and federal governments...
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