Ban bottom trawling and keep farming fish illegal

Alaskans have longstanding concerns about the ecological impacts of fish farming and bottom trawling. Fish farming risks introducing diseases, pollution, and non-native species that could devastate Alaska's pristine marine ecosystems and wild salmon populations. Bottom trawling is a highly destructive fishing practice that indiscriminately damages seafloor habitats. Given Alaska's reliance on healthy oceans for its fishing and tourism industries, prioritizing sustainable fisheries management over industrial fish farming operations is crucial for protecting the state's natural resources and economic vitality. I urge you to listen to Alaskans' concerns and maintain the state's ban on fish farms while also restricting bottom trawling to safeguard Alaska's oceans for future generations.