Scientists at NOAA’s Alaska Fisheries Science Center have announced to get improved data on that topic by asking a small number of Southeast Alaska fishermen and processors to voluntarily participate in the Southeast Alaska Fisheries Economic Activity Survey. The data will help decision makers to better make decisions that would increase the long-run economic benefits to those who engage in fishing activities.
They wanted to see how the commercial fishing and seafood processing contribute to the region’s economy by providing jobs for fishing vessel skippers and crew, processor line workers and supervisors. They wanted to know how the investment in the operation of vessels or seafood processing plant boosts the economy.
The survey of the scientists seeking information from all sides of fishing industry such vessels operation, labour payments even what portion of spending is made in Southeast Alaska communities. Because of the sensitivity of the information to be collected, NOAA’s Fisheries Service wants to assure respondents that all data will be handled confidentially.
