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Explore the Issues
Complex issues deserve real explanations.
The Truth Alaska breaks them down using data, science, and Alaska-focused context.
The Truth About
Bycatch
See the real data and innovations that are making a difference in reducing bycatch.
The Truth About
CDQ
Understand how the CDQ program benefits western Alaska communities and local economies.
The Truth About
Economic Impact
Explore how our fisheries support jobs, processing plants, and entire economies.
The Truth About
Fishery Management
Explore how our fisheries support jobs, processing plants, and entire economies.
Separating Claims From Reality
Public conversations about Alaska fisheries often include claims that are incomplete, misleading, or simply wrong.
Measured, Not Guessed
Effective fisheries management depends on accurate, Alaska-focused data.
30%
Bycatch Reduction
Bycatch reduced 30% since 2013
~100%
Observer Coverage
Nearly 100% monitoring on Alaska's pollock trawlers
2.5+ Billion
Economic Impact
Alaska's pollock fishery supports over 6,300 jobs, drives billions in nationwide wages, and constitutes 3 billion of the 5 billion pounds of total Alaska seafood caught each year.
Facts Matter
Alaska's fisheries are among the most rigorously managed in the world. Real conversations should start with real science.