St. George takes steps to protect their marine environment

An island in the Pribilof’s is taking steps to protect the marine environment in their backyard. St. George’s city council passed a resolution earlier this month that could establish a National Marine Sanctuary. Eighty people live on the island of St. George and they’re primarily Unangan meaning they rely on the ocean resources for subsistence. Mayor Patrick Pletnikoff says over the past five years the community has noticed a significant decline in the population of fur se