Division of Commercial Fisheries

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The Division of Commercial Fisheries is the branch of Alaska’s state fish and game agency responsible for managing and sustaining the state’s commercial fisheries resources.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fisheries management agency
government agency division
activity data collection on commercial harvests
development of fishery management plans
fishery monitoring
fishery regulation implementation
fishery stock assessment
inseason fishery management
collaboratesWith federal fisheries agencies
fishing industry stakeholders
regional fishery management organizations
country United States of America
surface form: United States
employs fisheries biologists
fishery managers
technicians
focusesOn economic benefits from commercial fisheries
long-term conservation of fish stocks
sustainable yield of fishery resources
goal ensure sustainability of Alaska commercial fisheries
maintain healthy fish populations for commercial harvest
provide stable fishing opportunities
jurisdiction Alaska
surface form: State of Alaska
mandate conserve and manage fish and shellfish resources for commercial use
parentAgencyType state fish and game agency
partOf Alaska Department of Fish and Game
primaryResponsibility management of Alaska commercial fisheries resources
sustainable use of commercial fishery resources
regulates commercial fishing in Alaska state waters
regulatoryArea Alaska coastal and marine waters under state jurisdiction
sector commercial fisheries
state Alaska
uses fishery statistics and catch data
scientific research for management decisions
website https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=commercialbydivision.main

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Alaska Department of Fish and Game hasDivision Division of Commercial Fisheries