Crucial Alaska pollock fisheries decisions at stake as Trump administration takes aim at NOAA

Uncertainty surrounds how scientific research can proceed for Alaska pollock, groundfish and other species managed by NOAA.

US President Donald Trump has allowed Elon Musk and what he has called the “department of government efficiency” to make major changes to the federal government and its programs that include NOAA. — US President Donald Trump has allowed Elon Musk and what he has called the “department of government efficiency” to make major changes to the federal government and its programs that include NOAA.Photo: Frederic Legrand - COMEO / Shutterstock.com

Rachel Sapin

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Published 5 February 2025, 18:53Updated 7 February 2025, 17:40

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