Hooked on Data: How Numbers Guide Alaska's Commercial Fisheries
Alaska fisheries run on data--data and the hard work of those in the Last Frontier's seafood industry. Data inform every aspect of the management of the state's fisheries, from policy decisions and regulations to how much fish can be caught in a season. Data also play a vital role in understanding the markets for Alaska's various seafood products, as well as the economic impact of the sector.
The Alaska Constitution entrusts the Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) to "manage, protect, maintain, improve...
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