Trawling’s Real Impact on Alaska’s Fisheries | Anchorage News

Trawl fishing isn’t the simple villain some make it out to be—Alaska’s trawl fisheries are among the most regulated in the North Pacific, with strict observer coverage and targeted rules cutting bycatch of salmon, halibut, and crab by dramatic margins. While habitat impacts and gear design are being addressed, ocean changes and predation play equally critical roles in fish population health. The real story? It’s complex, collaborative, and constantly evolving.

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