In the Gulf of Alaska pollock fishery, the story is even clearer. Out of 260 million pounds of pollock harvested, a total of 389,000 pounds are prohibited species - about 0.15%. Most of the rest of the non-pollock catch? Cod, which is fully utilized, flatfish and squid, all fully monitored and accounted for in the overall fishery mortality limits | Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance

The Alaska pollock fishery is widely recognized as one of the most abundant, responsible and certified-sustainable fisheries in the world, accounting for more than 35% of all fish caught in U.S. commercial fisheries. As a deeply rooted part of the Alaskan community, we go to great lengths to ensure a healthy marine environment and to support the coastal Alaskan communities that rely on the pollock sector and its resources for their wellbeing. The Alaska pollock fishery provides a vital source of

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