North Pacific Crab Committee Meets Online Next Week
Published Date: 2/10/2025
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Summary
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Crab Industry Advisory Committee is meeting online on February 24, 2025, to talk about shellfish rules in Alaska. This affects fishermen, seafood businesses, and anyone interested in crab and shellfish management. It’s a chance to share opinions and help shape future fishing policies without any direct costs.
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Free Online Meeting to Shape Shellfish Rules
You can join the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Crab Industry Advisory Committee meeting online on February 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Alaska time to discuss statewide shellfish issues and potential comments to the State of Alaska Board of Fish. The web conference is available at https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/3078 and public comment letters can be submitted electronically there; attending and commenting have no direct cost.
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