Alaska’s commercial fisheries have, for decades, been an international symbol of prosperity, abundance and healthy eating, providing a good living for generations of fishermen and their crews. But a combination of factors are endangering the economy of many coastal communities and transforming the lives of Alaskans who depend on commercial fishing. We discuss the future outlook for Alaska’s iconic fisheries on this Talk of Alaska.
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Jeremy Woodrow – Executive Director, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
- Tracy Welch – Executive Director, United Fishermen of Alaska
- Julie Decker – President, Pacific Seafood Processors Association
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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.
Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
