POLLOCK INDUSTRY

Jun 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Alaska's Pollock Fishing: How Gear Works and Why Sustainability Matters

Pollock fishing in Alaska relies on trawl gear, but contrary to claims, this method doesn't destroy ocean floors. Most fishing happens on sandy or muddy seabeds in the Bering Sea, where pollock gather. The gear used is designed to follow fish schools at different depths, not to scrape the seafloor c

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