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Monday, February 22, 2021

Bering Sea medevac

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter hoists a fishing vessel crewman with a "crush injury to the arm."

Two die over weekend when boat capsizes while trying to cross Tillamook Bar

Inquiry into deadly Scandies Rose sinking begins in Seattle

Q&A on recent North Pacific Council emergency actions

Federal plans to close fish farms stir emotions on Vancouver Island

Marine wiring workshop offered in Port Hadlock, Washington

Study: Pacific albacore intermingle across equator but remain separate stocks


Tuesday, February 23, 2021

The Scandies Rose inquiry

The boat got off a chilling mayday call: "We are rolling over."

Kodiak radio station KMXT offers more from Scandies Rose hearing

Updates on the floating processor Aleutian Falcon fire in Tacoma

Fishing community mourns early-season crabbing deaths

B.C. salmon farmers request more time to leave Discovery Islands

Schedule of expected California grunion runs available


Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Coastal Reign investigation

The U.S. Coast Guard announced a formal investigation into the Oregon capsizing of the fishing vessel Coastal Reign, resulting in the loss of two lives.

Homer City Council votes to remove derelict vessel

Alaska DEC releases water quality data for ports and waterways

Conservative MPs back B.C. salmon farmers' call for transparent discussions

Senators reintroduce National Ocean Exploration Act


Thursday, February 25, 2021

Alaska fisheries assistance

The payout is drawing closer for $50 million in CARES Act funding.

Unalaska reduces quarantine time for incoming travelers

Dillingham's travel quarantine still in place

These Alaska villages are reaching herd immunity – without a single case
of COVID-19

Experts in Scandies Rose inquiry say regs don't account for ice buildup in
Alaska waters

B.C. shoreline cleanup nets 127 tons of marine debris

Fisheries biologists present California's ocean salmon forecast


Friday, February 26, 2021

The health of transboundary rivers

A collaboration between Alaska and British Columbia has concluded "these rivers continue to support and sustain aquatic life in conjunction with mining and other land use activities."

Expert testimony on Scandies Rose sinking forces new look at safety rules for crab boats

e-DNA study shows promise for better understanding Alaska fish and crab nearshore habitat

Oregon Rep. DeFazio reintroduces legislation for permanent mining ban

Older than dinosaurs, Oregon's lampreys are fascinating fishes

Wider World: A huge, land-based salmon farm is planned in South Korea


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