Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance shares a release as "A" season for pollock kicks off in the state. Photo by NOAA Fisheries
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The “A” season for wild Alaska pollock officially opened on January 20, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for thousands of Alaskans.
The fishery, one of the largest and most sustainable in the world, is more than a hallmark of responsible resource management—it serves as a lifeline for coastal communities and is a key driver of the state’s economy.
“A” season is a make-or-break time for Unalaska, Kodiak, and other fishing communities and will determine whether they thrive or stare down an…
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