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Monday, March 23, 2020

Coronavirus relief

U.S. senators are urging support for the fishing industry
as it endures severe economic hardship as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic.

Statement from Canadian fisheries minister on COVID-19 response

'Alaska Fisheries Report' from KMXT in Kodiak

Understanding ocean changes and climate just got harder

International Pacific Halibut Commission 2019 annual report


Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Alaska travel restrictions

Gov. Mike Dunleavy mandates that anyone entering Alaska from Outside must self-quarantine for 14 days.

United Fishermen of Alaska COVID-19 special update

Bristol Bay association addresses questions raised by Alaska health mandate

Canadian fisheries minister cites 'dramatic drop in export demand'

MSC surveillance report on Alaska salmon fishery released (scroll down for link)


Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Seafood industry plea

A who's who of seafood producers is requesting $4 billion in federal funding to help the industry weather the coronavirus storm.

NOAA tsunami website falters as Hawaii, West Coast face threat

Unalaska and industry prepare for coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus restaurant closures upend Oregon seafood industry

Southeast Alaska lingcod fishery to open May 16


Thursday, March 26, 2020

$300 million for fisheries

The U.S. Senate last night passed a gigantic coronavirus economic rescue package that includes $300 million in assistance to commercial and other "fishery participants."

NMFS issues emergency action to waive observer coverage on case-by-
case basis

Southeast Alaska sablefish tag recovery drawing winners announced

Alaska Board of Fisheries allows extra two weeks to submit proposals

Free flow of ocean cargo at rising risk from coronavirus


Friday, March 27, 2020

Alaska observer relief

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Region is temporarily waiving the requirement for vessels in the "partial coverage category" to carry a fishery observer.

Sen. Cantwell speaks to relief for fishing industry feeling economic pain

Bristol Bay fishermen urged to delay travel as communities, industry formulate COVID-19 plan

Bristol Bay Borough works with salmon processors amid COVID-19 concerns

Herring spawn kicks off in Sitka Sound

ASMI marketing update

Oregon joins Washington in closing Columbia River recreational fisheries


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