NOAA to tackle rife fisheries observer harassment

Alaska fisheries

Source: NOAA

Scientists and law enforcement officers team up to strengthen safety on US fishing vessels and in processing plants

Although US fisheries are among the safest in the world, there are inherent risks that observers face while working in remote and offshore locations, with potential exposure to harassment and unsafe working conditions during the course of their work, according to the findings of a a multi-year study conducted on behalf of NOAA Fisheries.

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