Alaskan push for more answers on salmon bycatch, putting pollock industry in the crosshairs

The industry and federal regulators are being pushed to do more, including more expedited research.

Chief Brian Ridley (left) and Chief Karma Ulvi (center) speaking with US Interior Secretary Deb Halaand in April. The Yukon River salmon crisis was a primary point of discussion. — Chief Brian Ridley (left) and Chief Karma Ulvi (center) speaking with US Interior Secretary Deb Halaand in April. The Yukon River salmon crisis was a primary point of discussion.Photo: Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC)

Rachel Sapin

Published 17 October 2022, 05:01Updated 17 October 2022, 21:30

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