Fisheries

Alaska pollock, cod fisheries facing delay if US government shutdown drags on

Some of America's most important fisheries are hamstrung, and with no end in sight for the shutdown, concern is growing.

NOAA employees providing permitting for vessels fishing in Alaska have been furloughed due to the shutdown.
NOAA employees providing permitting for vessels fishing in Alaska have been furloughed due to the shutdown.Foto: Shutterstock
Published 4 January 2019, 09:02Updated 8 January 2019, 13:47