Pollock trawl closure sends economic impacts across Kodiak community as fishermen adapt

10/31/2024

Alaska Economic Report

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It’s been more than a month since the Central Gulf of Alaska Pollock trawl fishery was abruptly shut down on Sept. 25, following an unusually large amount of Chinook salmon bycatch. As the dust settles, the economic ripple effects of that closure are being felt across Kodiak.

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Pollock trawl closure sends economic impacts across Kodiak community as fishermen adapt

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