The discontinuation [decline] of shellfish harvesting is a tremendous loss of food source, but it is also damaging to the human, cultural, and spiritual health of Kodiak Tribal members. (Observed Changes: A population decline, along with smaller and younger shellfish requires harvesting greater quantities. A shorter harvesting season due to HABs, and increased risk of paralytic shellfish poisoning.)
Co-management of marine mammals with Kodiak Tribes and agencies like U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries...
Monitor for changing ocean chemistry and ocean acidification at or near important or traditional shellfish harvesting beaches.
Monitor for HABs and paralytic shellfish toxins at or near shellfish harvesting beaches.
Conduct shellfish biomass surveys at traditional harvesting beaches.
Implement sea gardens, including clam gardens, in Kodiak Villages.
Teach and implement sustainable harvesting methodologies.