Unalaska, AK – A researcher at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is conducting a survey on the longer-term impacts of the sablefish and halibut quota system on coastal communities. PhD student Alexander Kotlarov is asking halibut and sablefish fishermen and quota share owners to take a short online survey. He's trying to find out how the quota-share system has affected the economies of costal communities around the state. It's the first follow up study on the system since it was implemented in 1995. He says that knowing its impacts on communities might help fisheries managers when designing similar systems in the future.

If you take the survey by the March 31st deadline, you'll be entered to win various prizes, including $100 worth of gear. To take the survey, go to the Alaska Sea Grant Advisory Program website.