Alaska lawmaker: Controversial reorganization of NOAA threatens management of pollock, cod, other fisheries

A shakeup at NOAA has the seafood industry concerned about upcoming trawl surveys and other data needed for commercial openers.

"We'll take a look at the proposal, but we know a wholesale reorganization of [NOAA Fisheries] has the potential to distract from its mission, which is so important in Alaska," said Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska. — "We'll take a look at the proposal, but we know a wholesale reorganization of [NOAA Fisheries] has the potential to distract from its mission, which is so important in Alaska," said Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska.Photo: Dan Sullivan

Rachel Sapin

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Published 16 April 2025, 13:25Updated 16 April 2025, 13:25

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