Tag Archives: fishing industry

  Commercial fishing has changed a lot through the years. It’s harder to be successful. Successful fishing ventures require a knowledge of regulations, the public process, and a network of others in the fishing industry who can lead the way. Enter the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit. The fast-paced and information-packed event is presented by the Alaska Sea Grant College and …

Kayla Desroches/KMXT A series of talks during ComFish titled “Right to Fish: Challenges and Opportunities in Alaska Fishing Access” inspired one speaker to dedicate part of his presentation to the inequality within catch share programs. Duncan Fields, who sits on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, elaborated on the tie between access and the right to fish. “When we talk …