In the Aleutian communities of Area M, fish are far more than a resource – they are life and survival. For many rural families, fish are the only dependable subsistence food source.

State fishery decisions aren’t abstract policies passed in faraway rooms; they shape everyday meals, family traditions, local jobs, and food security in villages that rely on healthy fish runs to sustain them.

The Aleut Corporation’s new documentary ‘Anchored Here’ brings these realities into focus. Through the voices of fishermen, elders, and community members, they reflect on how decisions carry real consequences. Too often, policies detached from science or local knowledge put real families and communities at risk.

They believe fishery management should be rooted in facts, ecological understanding, and ongoing monitoring. Sound science plus local voices… that’s the foundation for decisions that sustain fish, communities, and the traditions that define Alaska.