Alaska Governor Dunleavy Appoints Special Bycatch Task Force After Legislative Hearing
As a result of a legislative hearing on bycatch in the Bering Sea, Alaska’s Governor Mike Dunleavy created the Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force yesterday to explore “the issue of bycatch and [provide] recommendations to policy makers with the goal of improving the health and sustainability of Alaska’s fisheries, and protecting Alaska’s record as a leader of fisheries conservation and sustainability,” the order reads.
“It’s imperative that the state’s fisheries are managed in a way that ensures their success for future generations,” said Dunleavy. “By bringing together stakeholders, to...
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