Federal fishery managers set Alaska pollock harvest limits, relying on last years data due to a government shutdown. The Bering Sea limit is set at 1.375 million metric tons, slightly below next years, while the Gulf of Alaska limit is considerably lower at 129,749 metric tons. Industry representatives welcome the decisions, but environmental and community advocates express concerns about data gaps and salmon bycatch. Megan Williams from Ocean Conservancy warns of red flags in incomplete reports, suggesting a more cautious approach to harvest limits.
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