Fisheries

Opponents line up to condemn lawsuit shuttering valuable Alaska king salmon fishery

A new ruling aimed at protecting endangered orca whales could put a critical Alaska fishery in jeopardy.

The lawsuit, aimed at protecting killer whales, also known as orcas, could threaten the entire Southeast Alaska troll salmon fishery.
The lawsuit, aimed at protecting killer whales, also known as orcas, could threaten the entire Southeast Alaska troll salmon fishery.Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Published 8 May 2023, 20:37Updated 9 May 2023, 15:40