Rep. Peltola Introduces Bottom Trawl Clarity Act to Mixed Reviews, Also Bill on Bycatch Reduction
Two bills were introduced earlier this week by Alaska’s lone U.S. Congressional Representative Mary Peltola. One of them, which addresses the definition of trawl gear, drew strong reactions from the fishing industry that ranged from gratitude to disappointment.
The two bills are The Bottom Trawl Clarity Act and the Bycatch Reduction and Mitigation Act.
The Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance issued a statement yesterday about the Bottom Trawl Clarity Act and their disappointment with Peltola's bill.
“While we share Congresswoman Peltola's strong interest in ocean habitat ...
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