MCA Speaks Out
Press Releases
SeaFacts
MCA Speaks Out
- MCA Comments on Moving Squid to the Ecosystem Component of the Bering Sea/Aleutian Island and Gulf of Alaska FMPs (May 30, 2017) NEW
- MCA Comments on NMFS Catch Share Policy (April 10, 2010)
- MCA Comments on NMFS’ Proposed Best Available Science Guidelines (National Standard 2) (March 11, 2010)
- MCA to CEQ Marine Spatial Planning Framework (February 12, 2010)
- MCA Comments on North Pacific Essential Fish Habitat Review and HAPC Priorities (March 26,2010)
- MCA Comments on the Inter Agency Ocean Policy Task Force Interim Report (October 15, 2009)
- Opinion. Are killer whales the culprit that’s causing sea lion trouble in western Alaska? (October 15, 2009)
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MCA Testifies at Senate Arctic Hearing (KMXT Audio) (August 22, 2009)
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MCA Comments to the Interagency Oceans Policy Task Force (August 18, 2009)
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MCA Comments on HR 21 (June 16, 2009)
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MCA Comments on Best Available Science Guidelines (MSA National Standard 2) (December 17, 2008)
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MCA Comments on Proposed Rule for National Standard 1 (overfishing) (September 22, 2008)
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MCA Submits Comments on Proposed MSA-NEPA Rule (September 11, 2008)
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Marine Protected Area (MPA) Revised Draft Framework Comments (May 15, 2008)
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MCA Comments on Steller Sea Lion Scoping for SEIS (April 21, 2008)
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MCA Comments on EFP Proposed Rule (April 4, 2008)
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MCA Dave Benton Testimony on International Fisheries Issues (April 3, 2008)
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MCA Comments on NOAA Fisheries Habitat Program (January 11, 2008)
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Approach Arctic fishing with caution (November 14, 2007)
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MCA Comments on Limited Access Privilege Programs (September 27, 2007)
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Not the Abyss (November 7, 2006)
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MCA Comments on Northern Right Whale Critical Habitat (January 3, 2006)
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MCA Comments on Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Report (September 26,2005)
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Fisheries best served when stakeholders backed by strong science (July 17, 2005)
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The Washington Times “Fisheries management” (June 12, 2005)
Press Releases
- MCA applauds portion of ruling in Steller sea lion case (January 20, 2012)
- Cooperative management facilitates salmon bycatch reduction (July 12, 2011)
- New Report Shows Alaska Seafood Industry Continues to be State Employment and Economic Leader (February 22, 2011)
- North Pacific Council Sets 2011 Groundfish Catch Limits Pollock and Pacific Cod Limits Increase as Fish Populations Climb (December 10, 2010)
- Pollock Stocks Rebound MCA Supports Scientific Approach to Setting Catch Levels (November 17, 2010)
- The Media is The Message: Giving a Voice to Sustainable Fisheries in the Age of Social Media (November 11, 2010)
- Federal Survey Shows Steller Sea Lion Population Continues to Improve (November 16, 2009)
- MCA Supports Council Action to Close Arctic (February 5, 2009)
- Alaska Seafood Industry Economic Impact (January 21, 2009)
- MCA Urges Adoption of Scientists’ Recommendation for Pollock (December 8, 2008)
- Sea Lion Counts Stable in Eastern Aleutians, Gulf of Alaska (November 18, 2008)
- Bycatch Reduction, Marine Debris Addressed by MCA at American Fisheries Society Meeting in Ottawa (August 14, 2008)
- Fishery Review Provisions Enhance Environmental Analysis Strengthen Public Participation, MCA Says (August 11, 2008)
- MCA Supports Scientific Approach to Setting Catch Levels, Backs Council Decision to Reduce Pollock Catch during Cyclic Downturn (December 10, 2007)
- International Agreement Needed To Protect Arctic Fisheries (October 22, 2007)
- MCA Backs Closure of Arctic Waters (June 12, 2007)
- MCA Applauds Council Action to protect Northern Bering Sea Habitat Additional 130,000 Square Miles Closed to Bottom Trawling (June 11, 2007)
- Proposed Oceans 21 Bill Confounds Oceans Conservation Efforts, MCA Warns (April 23, 2007)
- New Publication: Changing Ocean Conditions led to Decline in Alaska’s Sea Lion Population (March 22, 2007)
- Fisheries Group Calls for Science-Based Approach to Address Climate Impacts (March 22, 2007)
- MCA Supports Recommendations to Improve Ocean Conservation (February 15, 2007)
- Marine Conservation Alliance Applauds President’s Signing of Strengthened Fishery Bill into Law (January 12, 2007)
- The Marine Conservation Alliance Responds to Delay in HR 5018 Vote (September 8, 2006)
- Congressional Action Needed To Strengthen Fishery Conservation (September 7, 2006)
- Right Whale Critical Habitat Designated (June 30, 2006)
- New Federal Report: Fisheries More Sustainable (June 27, 2006)
- Alaska Leads Nation in Bycatch Reduction, Accountability (June 1, 2006)
- Guide Says Nyet to Right Whale Encounters (April 5, 2006)
- House Fishery Bill Strengthens Science, Conservation, Public Process (March 28, 2006)
- MCA MSA Stevens Bill Release (November 14, 2005)
- Marine Conservation Alliance and NOAA to Release North Pacific Right Whale Guide (October 5, 2005)
- Alaska Fisheries Remain Healthy, Federal Report Shows (August 29, 2005)
- Strengthen Role of Science In Fishery Management (July 8, 2005)
- Marine Conservation Alliance Supports Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee Report (MPA FAC) (June 10, 2005)
- Marine Conservation Alliance Applauds North Pacific Fishery Management Council Action to Protect Habitat (February 10, 2005)
- MCA – NFI Support President’s Ocean Action Plan (December 20, 2004)
- MCA Welcomes Final U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Report (September 20, 2004)
SeaFacts
- SeaFacts: The Science of Chinook Salmon Avoidance (May 25, 2011)
- SeaFacts: Sustainable Fisheries, Science-Based Management and Marine Ecosystems (April 4, 2011)
- SeaFacts: Alaska Pollock Sustainable Seafood, Jobs and Coastal Communities (November 5, 2010)
- SeaFacts: Eliminating Harm to Crabs and Other Marine Species by Reducing Impacts on the Seafloor (November 4, 2010)
- SeaFacts: Practical Principles for Sustainable Fisheries (October 12, 2010)
- SeaFacts: Ocean Clipper and Marine Debris (October 1, 2010)
- Fishing Responsibly – Feeding Millions While Reducing Seafloor Contact (September 16, 2010)
- How Do Federal Scientists Set Sustainable Catch Limits? (September 14, 2010)
- SeaFacts: Economic Impacts of The Near-Shore and Off-Shore Fisheries of Alaska (July 16, 2010)
- SeaFacts: The Development of Halibut Excluders (July 12, 2010)
- SeaFacts: Catch Share Principles (July 9, 2010)