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This is an excerpt from "Chapter 2: The Effects" of the Polar Institute's upcoming video, "Empty Nets: Big Changes in a Great American Fishery." This clip shows how the fisheries crisis ripples through Alaska’s communities while highlighting the economic losses felt by fishers, families, and businesses, and explores the broader impacts on livelihoods, traditions, and the resilience of one of America’s most vital industries.
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Empty Nets: Big Changes in a Great American Fishery | The Problem
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