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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Dungeness divergence

Retail consumers in the Pacific Northwest are enjoying bargain
prices this year for Dungeness crab. But for crab fishermen, it’s
a tough deal.

Bristol Bay’s Nushagak District king salmon decline draws further attention

Wrangell speaks out against lawsuit targeting king salmon troll fishery

Fishermen and scientists partner to fill critical data needs for Bristol Bay red
king crab

Mowi questions Canada’s decision not to license Discovery Islands salmon farms

Feds show ‘lack of care’ for rural coast with Discovery Islands stance, B.C. salmon farmers say

Sea lions threaten Northwest’s salmon

In a treacherous corner of Washington, a classroom with 40-foot waves

Opinion: Help us keep Southcentral Alaska’s hatcheries honest


Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Otter angst

Southeast Alaska’s sea otter population has been growing
quickly, and concerns are bubbling up about the impact they
have on fisheries.

Proposal to limit commercial fishing in Southwest Alaska goes before Board
of Fisheries

Trident hopes to freeze more fish by reopening Wrangell plant

Discovery Islands salmon farm closure confirmation sends waves across
B.C. coast

Southwest Washington family continues search for missing crab fisherman

Water board waives Delta rules that protect salmon

Wider World: Trawlers intermix with whale ‘supergroup’ in Southern Ocean


Thursday, February 23, 2023

What to expect

A new assessment finds that nearly all commercial fish stocks overseen by the Pacific Fishery Management Council are vulnerable to climate change.

Canada to continue ‘cautious approach’ to Pacific herring fishery

Alaska Board of Fisheries Hatchery Committee meeting scheduled for March 9
is canceled

Three candidates to contend for two BBRSDA board seats

Meet the rescue swimmer who saved a man after a massive wave capsized
a yacht

Editorial: Gillnet ban harms rural people without helping salmon


Friday, February 24, 2023

CDQ review

The state of Alaska says it has completed its 10-year review of community development quota organizations and determined that all six have “maintained or improved performance.”

Pacific Salmon Commission said to adopt new method for setting SE Alaska Chinook catch limits

Alaska Board of Fisheries hears third day of public testimony on
controversial proposal

Crabbers seek solutions as they feel pinch of harvest closure

‘Alaska Fisheries Report’ from KMXT in Kodiak

West Coast lawmakers push USDA on seafood purchases


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