At United Catcher Boats, we advocate for policies that sustain our fisheries, strengthen coastal communities, and ensure all Americans have access to healthy, domestic seafood. Our work spans from Washington, D.C., where we engage on national priorities, to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, where we advance science-based solutions. We also stay active at the regional and state levels to ensure the voices of fishermen and working waterfronts are heard wherever decisions are made.
ENGAGING DIRECTLY IN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
UCB actively participates in the North Pacific Fishery Management Council process, bringing science-driven solutions on gear innovation, bycatch reduction, and sustainable harvest policies.
Advocacy in Action
Chum bycatch
Gear innovation
Pelagic Trawl Gear Innovation
June 2025 NPFMC
June 2025 NPFMC
executive orders
Executive Order 14276 Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness
October 2025 NPFMC
October 2025 NPFMC
Cost Recovery
SOLUTIONS START WITH SCIENCE
In a world full of opinions, science provides clarity. Transparent, peer-reviewed research is the foundation for lasting solutions — for Alaska’s fisheries and communities.
NATIONAL ADVOCACY
From trade and tariffs to seafood access and food security, UCB works with Congress and federal agencies to make sure our fleet and communities are represented in national policy decisions.
