OPINION: We’re Alaska Pollock Fishermen. Here’s the Truth About Our Fishery.
We are Alaska pollock fishermen. We make our living on the water harvesting wild Alaska pollock, America’s largest source of wild-caught seafood. We do this under some of the toughest conditions and strictest management in the world. Our fishery supports roughly 30,000 American jobs and is a cornerstone of Alaska’s economy. In fact, last year Alaska pollock alone made up nearly one-third of the value of Alaska’s entire seafood harvest. This industry matters to us, we are proud of it, and we’re frustrated by the...
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