Urging federal fisheries managers to reduce trawl bycatch, maintain existing bycatch limits, and strengthen enforcement; and supporting federal efforts aimed at reducing bycatch and benthic habitat contact.
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This resolution urges federal fisheries managers to reduce bycatch from trawl fisheries, maintain current bycatch limits, and strengthen enforcement measures. It also calls for federal efforts to minimize the impact of trawl gear on marine benthic habitats. The resolution emphasizes the importance of salmon and other bottom-dwelling species to Alaska’s economy, culture, and ecosystem health, and seeks to ensure sustainable fisheries management practices.
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