Bristol Bay is home to millions of spawning salmon every year. One third of the world's salmon supply comes from Bristol Bay. The preservation of the habitat of this area is crucial for multiple industries internationally. Showing support for the art of sustainable fishing can be as easy as supporting your local commercial fisherman. Remember that buying wild caught salmon is backing people who believe in responsible business practices. Increasing market demand motivates preservation efforts at both the governmental and industry levels.

Attending meetings and writing letters to appropriate lawmakers can be another way for you to get involved in habitat preservation. There is a lot of concern with the health of Bristol Bay's future within the fishing industry and those who are involved with it. It is easy to educate yourself on the livelihood of our wild pacific salmon with some simple reading.

Click on My Family History to read about our wild fishing business based in beautiful Bellingham, Washington and consider what you may be willing to do to preserve salmon that are so critical to the ecosystem.