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Alaska pollock fishing under fire for alleged habitat damage—but science says otherwise. Decades of research show pelagic trawling disturbs less than 5% of the Bering Sea floor and under 1% of the Gulf of Alaska, mostly on sandy areas already prone to natural disruption. Rocky Gulf floors make pelagic gear impractical, and 64% of Alaska’s waters are already off-limits to trawling. The fishery is actively improving practices, preparing to present new gear modifications and bycatch solutions at the next North Pacific Council meeting. Pushing emotional narratives over data undermines trust and stalls real progress toward sustainable fisheries.

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