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Monday, January 26, 2009 Columbia Chinook fight: States get closerOregon drew closer to Washington in a catfight over Columbia River spring Chinook allocation that has become more of an extremely complicated cat-and-mouse game. – The Oregonian
Copper River dipnetters go to courtFAIRBANKS — Frustrated by inaction from the state Board of Fisheries, the Chitina Dipnetters Association is taking its case to court.
Opinion: Is pollock fishery dying?Are we witnessing the collapse of Alaska's great fisheries?
Bad year ahead for Yukon ChinookState biologists are expecting another grim year for Yukon River king salmon.
Survey: Is Umpqua light necessary?SEATTLE -- The Coast Guard is asking mariners to take part in a survey to determine if the Umpqua River Light is necessary for safe navigation. Tuesday, January 27, 2009California crab season one of the worstIt's been one of the worst Dungeness crab fishing seasons in 20 years, according to early figures from the California Department of Fish and Game. – Eureka Times-Standard Read more: www.times-standard.comPlan to bring wind power to W. Alaska villagesIn the coastal tundra village of Kongiganak, some residents are keeping their lights on this winter by promising to sign over future tax refunds. But the persistent Bering Sea winds that drive up the cost of light and heat in impoverished Western Alaska are now bringing a promise of redemption as well. Vessel aground near Kodiak, no one hurtThe 42-foot fishing vessel Currency ran aground in Muskomee Bay on the north end of Raspberry Strait near Kodiak Island at 11:33 a.m. Saturday. Scientists watch active Alaska volcanoRedoubt volcano simmered down Monday after a rumbling weekend, but scientists are still anticipating a possible eruption, according to the Alaska Volcano Observatory. Wave power developer pressured to scale downOcean Power Technologies is feeling pressure as local groups, the state and even the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission urge the company to shrink its 200-buoy Coos Bay plan. – Coos Bay World
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Opinion: Halibut ‘elephant in the room’ in B.C.Once again, the issue of halibut management has come to the boil.
If you’re a seiner, read thisA worker aboard a New Jersey commercial fishing boat died Tuesday morning after his leg was caught in a winch while fishing about five miles off the coast. – Asbury Park (N.J.) Press
Sport charters big business on KodiakDespite its remote location, Kodiak claims a healthy share of the state’s sportfishing income. Last year, 475,534 resident and nonresident licensed anglers spent nearly $1.4 billion on licenses and trip-related expenses in Alaska, according to a recently published economic-impact study of sport fishing in Alaska.
Eureka to get new flake ice plantEUREKA -- The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to allot $500,000 in Headwaters Fund money for a new Humboldt Bay-based flake ice plant.
Sea safety course set for MarchWashington Sea Grant (WSG) is sponsoring a three-day Sea Safety and Survival course in March for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators in the Bellingham area. To register, or for more information, contact Sarah Fisken, WSG Continuing Education Coordinator, at 206-543-1225 or sfisken@u.washington.edu.
Thursday, January 29, 2009 Gulf of Mexico council approves off-shore aquacultureThe Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, which regulates fishing in federal waters in the gulf, approved regulations that would for the first time allow aquaculture in federal waters of the United States.
Another look at the Pebble MineFly overhead in a bush plane -- there are no roads between native villages -- and marvel: Eight giant rivers braid across hundreds of miles of wetlands, carving cobalt ribbons through snow-coned mountains before emptying into Bristol Bay.
Fishing boats’ crews brawl off shoreTwo men were injured in a fight aboard a commercial fishing boat outside Ventura Harbor, authorities said.
West Coast fishermen must thrive on uncertaintyMany Americans are suffering emotionally as well as economically from the financial crisis. But for some people, life has always been full of big ups and downs — especially for fishermen.
Harbor merchant witnesses decline of fisheriesChris Hegnes has spent the last 20 years watching Crescent City Harbor through the windows of Englund Marine and Industrial Supply Co.
Friday, January 30, 2009 Fisherman jumped overboard into Bering SeaThe Coast Guard has suspended the search for a man who reportedly jumped into the Bering Sea off a fishing boat. Officials say the 39-year-old man, who was not wearing a survival suit, then avoided a fellow crew member from the Arctic Fox who tried to rescue him.
Columbia tribes warn of overfishingThe Columbia River treaty tribes warned Washington and Oregon on Thursday to keep spring Chinook sport fishing from ballooning to a point it jeopardizes catch-balancing requirements.
Not all Exxon victims will benefitAs regular visitors to The Highliner know, we’ve been posting updates about payouts of punitive damages collected from the Exxon Valdez oil spill lawsuit.
Study: Klamath dam removal effects not long termRemoving four dams on the Klamath River will have dramatic, short-lived effects on its often struggling fisheries, but the river will rebound quickly, according to studies recently released by the California Coastal Conservancy. – Eureka Times-Standard
Win money for a new gear ideaDesigned to inspire innovative ideas for environmentally friendly fishing gear, World Wildlife Fund launches the International Smart Gear Competition with a call for new designs for fishing devices that reduce bycatch—the capture of unintended species in fishing gear. The competition is open to anyone and carries with it the chance to win $57,500 in prizes. – Press release |