On the recordNovember 15, 2021
The facts and data do not support this. In the North Pacific, bycatch has been on the agenda at nearly every meeting since I began working in the Council process in 2015.
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congress.govThe facts and data do not support this. In the North Pacific, bycatch has been on the agenda at nearly every meeting since I began working in the Council process in 2015.
Counters claims of inaction on bycatch, citing ongoing discussions in the Council.
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