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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.

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.

Chris Miller and his business partner Cody Frye have Alaska's first-known trawl-free restaurant called The Kannery in Homer. Chris has a rich history in seafood procurement and restaurant management as a Chef and restaurant owner. He sheds light on the industry and questions whether seafood labels are truly believeable, how restaurants in Alaska can take the high road and how sourcing locally is the take away.