Marine mammal observer meeting

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service is hosting a public informational meeting on the Alaska Marine Mammal Observer Program for drift gillnet permit holders in Southeast Alaska.

A public meeting will be held in Wrangell on Thursday, May 24, 6-8 p.m. in the Wrangell Fire Hall. Those who cannot attend in person may participate by phone by calling toll-free 877-216-1555. When prompted, dial the access code 1003197 followed by the # sign.

The Alaska Marine Mammal Observer Program (AMMOP) will begin monitoring the level and nature of interactions between the Southeast Alaska drift gillnet fishe...