‘We cannot sit and wait’: Southeast Alaska fisheries being overrun by sea otters

Sea Otters in Southeast Alaska: A Growing Problem for Local FishermenIn this episode, we explore the unexpected consequences of sea otter reintroduction in Southeast Alaska. Once hunted to near extinction, sea otters have made a comeback, leading to a significant drop in local seafood populations like Dungeness crabs and geoducks. The federal Marine Mammal Protection Act has limited local control over the otter population, causing economic strain on fishing communities. Local officials are now calling for changes to the act to manage the otter population and protect their fishing industry. 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.