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Monday, March 7, 2022

Salmon recovery setback

Salmon are losing ground in Washington – including in
the Legislature.

Feds leaving B.C. fishing sector to flounder after salmon closures, harvesters say

Alaskan Leader readies six new products for Boston seafood expo

Hoodsport Hatchery loses more than 3.5 million chum fry in flooding event

From coast to coast, FisherPoets keep up annual tradition from afar

Stanford researchers investigate squid found far from home


Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Putting pressure on Putin

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy pushes U.S. trade officials to investigate Russia’s “unfair trade practices” on seafood.

Halibut season underway with higher catch limits than last yeary

ACI Boats wins $3 million contract with American Samoa for four fishing vessels

OBI Seafoods hires Alaska seafood veteran Greg Ness

Stormy seas off Washington coast make perfect training ground for Coast Guard

Opinion: Rep. Vance and HB 52 support Alaska’s fishermen and local economies


Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force

The nascent panel works to frame its structure, and launches
a webpage.

Longshore union says it stands in solidarity with Ukraine, stops handling
Russian cargo

Alaska’s very own submarine?

New manager for ports of Ilwaco and Chinook

Seattle’s Sena Sea is catching comfort with black cod


Thursday, March 10, 2022

Alaska council picks

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has nominated two people for seats on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council.

Problems aboard NOAA ship Oscar Dyson forces survey cancellation, delay

Pelican troller fined for selling commercial fish as ‘personal use’

Alaska Board of Fisheries opens Southeast meeting in Anchorage

Justice Department moves to stop processor from distributing adulterated seafood products

Washington salmon forecasts show promise along with challenges


Friday, March 11, 2022

Russian seafood ban

President Biden signs an executive order banning imports of Russian seafood and other goods.

President Biden’s executive order on prohibiting certain imports

Alaska Sen. Sullivan applauds ban on Russian seafood imports

Alaska governor wants to suspend state tax on motor and marine fuels

Washington Sea Grant offers sea safety and survival courses

Catching crabs in a suffocating sea

Opinion: Seattle’s Skagit dams harm salmon and orcas, but Washington Dems focus only on Snake


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