07/11/2022
As summer begins, so does the professional and commercial fishing season. The fishing industry in Alaska provides about 80,000 jobs to our economy. Offering many job opportunities, the fishing industry is vital to the Alaskan job market. 🎣
Fishing is a popular activity for Alaskans in general, therefore; it must be regulated for sustainability and safety reasons. However, professional and commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations to have.
According to the CDC (Center of Disease Control), 41-61 deaths occur annually and most deaths are caused by vessel disasters; fall overboard, on board injury, on shore injury or a driving injury. Check out this blog post to learn more! https://loom.ly/ebBbDjc