US court dismisses lawsuit over process for setting Alaska pollock quota

The Alaska Native plaintiff groups wanted recent groundfish quota decisions vacated, arguing they violate federal environmental law.

The Alaska pollock fishery every year relies on NOAA And the NPFMC to set its total allowable catch (TAC). — The Alaska pollock fishery every year relies on NOAA And the NPFMC to set its total allowable catch (TAC).Photo: Ian Dewar Photography / Shutterstock.com

Rachel Sapin

Correspondent

Published 12 March 2025, 16:39Updated 12 March 2025, 18:07

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