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The Wilson Center's Polar Institute explores Arctic and Antarctic issues, focusing on governance, security, natural resources, economic development, and Indigenous communities

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The US has a chance to reclaim its maritime strength and lead global shipbuilding again. But China is pulling ahead, controlling 75% of new commercial orders. Our latest report dives into how initiatives like the ICE Pact can revitalize US shipyards and boost competitiveness. #USshipbuilding #boats

13.03.2025 17:03 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Empty Nets: Big Changes in a Great American Fishery
YouTube video by WoodrowWilsonCenter Empty Nets: Big Changes in a Great American Fishery

This mini-documentary concludes our series on the Alaska fisheries crisis. Through the voices of #scientists, #fishers, managers, and community members, we highlight how these fisheries support local communities, #Alaska, and the nation.
#documentary #LocalEconomies #OceanConservation #Seafood #fish

14.02.2025 17:16 — 👍 3    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
Empty Nets: Big Changes in a Great American Fishery | The Causes
YouTube video by WoodrowWilsonCenter Empty Nets: Big Changes in a Great American Fishery | The Causes

This is "Chapter 3: The Causes" of the Polar Institute's project, "Empty Nets: Big Changes in a Great American Fishery." This video explores the potential driving factors behind the fisheries crisis impacting Alaskan communities.

27.01.2025 12:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Empty Nets: Big Changes in a Great American Fishery | The Effects

This is "Chapter 2: The Effects" in the Polar Institute's latest video series: "Empty Nets: Big Changes in a Great American Fishery" showing how the fisheries crisis in Alaska results in economic and cultural losses for fishers, families, communities, and businesses.

27.01.2025 12:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Empty Nets: Big Changes in a Great American Fishery: The Problem
YouTube video by WoodrowWilsonCenter Empty Nets: Big Changes in a Great American Fishery: The Problem

This is "Chapter 1: The Problem" of the Polar Institute's new video series project highlighting the perspectives of those most directly involved in Alaska's fisheries—scientists, managers, fishers, and community members—as they confront the challenges facing one of America's most vital industries.

27.01.2025 12:29 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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