OPINION: Funding Sustainable Fisheries in Alaska
Spring is always a busy season for Alaska’s fishermen and fishing communities. The air is full of anticipation as we prepare for the inevitable surprises that come with fishing on Alaska’s wild waters.
This season, the uncertainty has a new edge as we face global tariff wars and threatened defunding of the very programs and agencies that keep Alaska’s fishing industry safe and sustainable. Programs already cut include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) weather forecasting, Alaska’s fisheries science centers, and the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Now President Trump’s 2026 budget includes...
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