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Alaska Senator Mike Cronk discusses Senate Bill 161, which addresses the use of trawl and dredge fishing gear in Alaska's state waters. The conversation covers the importance of salmon, the legislative process, and the impact of trawling on marine ecosystems. Senator Cronk emphasizes the need for community engagement and bipartisan support to ensure sustainable resource management in Alaska. The episode concludes with a call to action for Alaskans to voice their concerns and participate in the legislative process.

In this episode of the Trawl Free Table podcast, Melissa Norris and David Bayes engage with gubernatorial candidate Tom Begich to discuss the pressing issues surrounding fisheries management in Alaska. As the race for Alaska governor heats up, it's imperative we know our candidates stance on fisheries. This video does not imply endorsement of any particular candidate. All Gubernatorial candidates are invited on the show to discuss their plan to mitigate the effects of trawl fishing in Alaska.

Hosted by David Bayes and Melissa Norris. Our guest is ALFA director, commercial fisherman, past member of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council serving 9 years, Linda Behnken. Linda elaborates on smart fisheries management and reigning in trawl. At the forefront of banning trawl fishing in Southeast Alaska, Linda shares how they did it and what she thinks needs to change in fisheries management now before it's too late.