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The peoples of the Kuskokwim and Yukon are fighting for their lives: Salmon People.

There’s no such thing as mid-water trawl when the net is on the bottom 40-80% and sometimes 100% of the time. There’s no such thing as bycatch limits when the governing agencies keep raising the limits! Trawlers destroy more seafood than all other commercial endeavors harvest!

https://conservefish.org/2023/12/14/the-myth-of-mid-water-in-the-alaska-pollock-fishery/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/178_A94v3ZbfGng1MICdmHz9P5w3Z5ftt/view?usp=sharing

You’d be surprised! Below is the Kemp, et.al. study on Qualitative and Quantitive Effects of Reintroduced Beavers, BUT, let’s watch a short video (link above) or listen to an audio overview ( Press Play Arrow below) before we dive in to the research.

Here’s a summary: The provided text outlines a scientific review and expert survey regarding the reintroduced beaver’s impact on fish and freshwater ecosystems. This comprehensive study utilizes a meta-analysis of existing literature alongside a questionnaire sent to international experts to weigh the ecological benefits against potential costs. Key findings indicate that beavers generally enhance habitat complexity and improve fish productivity through the creation of refuges and increased invertebrate food sources. Conversely, the sources identify barriers to fish migration and the siltation of spawning grounds as primary negative consequences, particularly in smaller tributary streams. Ultimately, the research suggests that while impacts vary by species and location, the overall influence of beavers is perceived as positive for river restoration and biodiversity.