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A World of Fish Work: My Journey from Bristol Bay to Sri Lanka
By Melanie Brown, NAMA Board Member and Bristol Bay Fisherwoman The past 12 months of my life have been a season of firsts. As a fourth-generation Bristol Bay fisherwoman and …
Jason Jarvis Is Reimagining Rhode Island’s Seafood Economy
In a recent 41°N Magazine feature, Rhode Island fisherman and NAMA board president Jason Jarvis is celebrated for his deep roots in his coastal community and his decades-long fight for …
Commentary: Melanie Brown Lays Out Stakes in Alaska’s Finfish Farming Debate
In an Alaska Beacon op-ed, fourth-generation Bristol Bay fisherman and wild salmon advocate Melanie Brown makes a compelling case for why Alaska should steer clear of industrial-scale finfish farming. Melanie …
The Briny Kiss That Changed Everything
Pedro Altagracia takes the helm as Program Director, bringing his hands-on expertise and readiness to dive in. Here, he shares what led him to aquaculture and to NAMA. As NAMA’s …




