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Stop Alaskan Trawler Bycatch - David Bayes

My guest today is David Bayes. David is a lifelong Alaskan from Homer, a longtime charter captain, and one of the most recognized voices speaking out about Alaska’s trawl bycatch crisis. In this episode, we break down what’s happening beneath the surface of Alaska’s fisheries—from millions of pounds of bycatch each year to the political machinery that allows it to continue. David explains how a biology background, decades on the water, and firsthand experience with shrinking halibut allocations pushed him to speak up and eventually help grow the Stop Alaskan Trawler Bycatch community on Facebook to nearly 50,000 people. We cover: • How trawling actually works and why the scale is so staggering • The difference between target species vs. bycatch • The impact on salmon, halibut, crab, and the entire marine food web • The role of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council • Why Alaska’s governor plays a crucial part in regulating (or not regulating) trawl • Whistleblower accounts from within the industry • Why so many Alaskan fishermen—not outside activists—are leading this movement • What real solutions could look like • What YOU can do to help protect Alaska’s fisheries Whether you’re a subsistence angler, sport fisherman, commercial deckhand, or just someone who cares about the future of Alaska, this episode lays out the facts clearly and directly. This conversation is about stewardship, transparency, and the fight to protect one of Alaska’s most valuable resources. If you’re not already following the Stop Alaskan Trawler Bycatch page on Facebook, go check it out and stay informed. Follow along and listen everywhere: https://linktr.ee/thestateiamin