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Fewer young people take up trade as fishing industry shrinks | National & World News

Young people are becoming a rare sight in the aging and shrinking commercial fishing industry. The high cost of entry for access rights and equipment and the increasing unpredictability of fish stocks due to human-caused climate change deters many people from starting a long term career in the field. For some young people who make the move to Alaskas coasts, the industry is a way to make quick money, but not a forever job. Some fishers and conservation groups are working to bring in and retain t...
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Fewer young people take up trade as fishing industry shrinks

Young people are becoming a rare sight in the aging and shrinking commercial fishing industry. The high cost of entry for access rights and equipment and the increasing unpredictability of fish stocks due to human-caused climate change deters many people from starting a long term career in the field. For some young people who make the move to Alaskas coasts, the industry is a way to make quick money, but not a forever job. Some fishers and conservation groups are working to bring in and retain t...
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Fewer young people take up trade as fishing industry shrinks

Young people are becoming a rare sight in the aging and shrinking commercial fishing industry. The high cost of entry for access rights and equipment and the increasing unpredictability of fish stocks due to human-caused climate change deters many people from starting a long term career in the field. For some young people who make the move to Alaskas coasts, the industry is a way to make quick money, but not a forever job. Some fishers and conservation groups are working to bring in and retain t...
United States Darren Platt Linda Behnken Agnes Sabine Marissa Wilson Juan Zuniga

Fewer young people take up trade as fishing industry shrinks

Young people are becoming a rare sight in the aging and shrinking commercial fishing industry. The high cost of entry for access rights and equipment and the increasing unpredictability of fish stocks due to human-caused climate change deters many people from starting a long term career in the field. For some young people who make the move to Alaskas coasts, the industry is a way to make quick money, but not a forever job. Some fishers and conservation groups are working to bring in and retain t...
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Fewer young people take up trade as fishing industry shrinks

Young people are becoming a rare sight in the aging and shrinking commercial fishing industry. The high cost of entry for access rights and equipment and the increasing unpredictability of fish stocks due to human-caused climate change deters many people from starting a long term career in the field. For some young people who make the move to Alaskas coasts, the industry is a way to make quick money, but not a forever job. Some fishers and conservation groups are working to bring in and retain t...
United States Linda Behnken Agnes Sabine Marissa Wilson Darren Platt Juan Zuniga
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climate change: As climate change and high costs plague Alaska's fisheries, fewer young people take up the trade

The commercial fishing industry in Alaska is facing a shortage of young fishers due to high barriers to entry, unpredictable climate change impacts, and declining fish populations. The average age of fishers has increased to about 50 years old, and rural communities have lost 30% of their permit holders. To address this issue, fishers and conservation groups are working to attract and retain the next generation through grants, training, and mentorship programs.
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