St. George considers applying for national marine sanctuary status

A fishing boat on St. George Island, 2007 (Photo by Annie Feidt)
St. George Island is taking steps to protect the marine environment in their backyard. The city council passed a resolution earlier this month that could establish a National Marine Sanctuary. Eighty people live on the island of St. George. They’re primarily Unangan and they rely on ocean resources for subsistence.
Mayor Patrick Pletnikoff says over the past five years the community has noticed a significant decline in the po