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Alaska’s pollock fishery is sparking a heated debate: does 82% of its value really leave the state? While critics point to that staggering figure as evidence of economic loss, the Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance pushes back, arguing the number misrepresents true local impact. Their commissioned study reveals significant value stays home—fueling jobs, local taxes, and entire communities built around this vital industry. But the math gets murky: offshore processing, indirect employment, and environmental costs like bycatch complicate the picture. Alaskans are demanding clarity—not just on what’s gained, but what’s truly left on the table.

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