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Whales killing Prince William Sound herring?
Something is holding down the herring population of Alaska's Prince William Sound, and marine scientists are tailing some rather large suspects: humpback whales.

Sundays will stay dry in Dillingham
The Dillingham City Council on did not pass an ordinance that would have amended the Dillingham city code, which prohibits alcohol sales between 2 a.m. Sundays and 10 a.m. Mondays.

California lobstermen having lucrative season
Even as the specter of new and improved Marine Protected Areas threatens to impact their way of life, Santa Barbara-based lobstermen are enjoying one of their most economically successful seasons in memory.

Applicants abound for North Pacific council seat
The list of applicants is growing for two seats coming open on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council.

Pollock boats begin salmon bycatch system
Alyeska's pollock A' season is starting with a new approach to fishing.

Alaska halibut fishermen asked to help study
Alexander Kotlarov, a graduate student at the Univeristy of Alaska, is researching how the halibut/black cod quota share system has altered economies in coastal communities – and he needs your help.

N. Cal protected area group begins work
A number of proposals to create marine reserves off the North Coast have gone into the blender, as a 31-member group formed under the state Marine Life Protection Act Initiative meets for the first time on Monday.

Fish board wants review of mine permitting system
The Alaska Board of Fisheries has sent a letter to state House and Senate leaders asking for a comprehensive legislative review of the state's permitting system in light of the proposed Pebble mine in Southwest Alaska.

How to pay for Puget Sound escort tugs?
On July 1, the commercial shipping industry in Washington is required by law to take over operation of an emergency rescue tug in Neah Bay, Clallam County.

Gearing up for cod
The state waters Pacific cod season opened Sunday in the Kodiak area.