Alaska Investigates Seafood Processors for Bycatch Profits

Alaska authorities seize electronics from fishing industry rep, launch investigation into alleged illegal bycatch profits. Investigation focuses on processors, not vessels, as federal regulations prohibit bycatch sale. Bonney claims Kodiak processors have been sending bycatch to meal plants for decades. Search warrant reveals allegations of large-scale unlawful bycatch entry into commerce. Incident sparks debate over bycatch regulations and fairness in enforcement. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.