Monday, April 20, 2015
Cotten in, Ruffner out
The Alaska Legislature on Sunday confirmed Sam Cotten as Alaska's fish and game commissioner, but rejected Robert Ruffner for the Board of Fisheries.
Trident's new Naknek fishmeal plant coming online soon
Federal Subsistence Board opts against Kusko, Yukon takeover
Weather hampers Togiak herring aerial survey
Southeast Alaska tribal leader warns of 'dangerous' B.C. mines
Donnelly urges reopening B.C.'s Kitsilano Coast Guard station
Funding announced for B.C. harbor improvements
Astoria boatyard options considered
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Plenty of whales
The National Marine Fisheries Service proposes taking humpback population segments off the endangered species list.
Alaska Legislature goes into overtime
Ketchikan-based OceansAlaska grows shellfish seed business
Audubon sues to block planned Columbia cormorant kill
Midwater Trawlers Cooperative joins SHA
Workshop on marine corrosion protection set for April 25
NMFS proposes regulations for high-seas fishing vessels
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Prince William Sound salmon outlook
Gillnetters in the Copper River District are expected to tally a strong commercial catch of 2.2 million sockeye this season.
Three rescued after abandoning burning boat north of Kodiak
Togiak herring watch
North Pacific Council's April newsletter
Red Chris Mine gets closer to full production
Washington oyster growers win permit to use shrimp pesticide
NMFS: The rise and decline of the sardine cycle
Ted Danson talks fish at Cornell
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Cut it in half
A group of Alaska legislators is asking the North Pacific Fishery Management Council for a 50 percent reduction in the amount of halibut Bering Sea trawlers can take as bycatch.
Copper River Seafoods announces Bristol Bay acquisition
Salmon restrictions set for Upper Cook Inlet Northern District
Cook Inlet Harbor Safety Committee takes formative steps
Summary of British Columbia's 2015 roe herring fisheries
Coast Guard helicopter lands at Port Angeles after 'laser strike'
Snake River fall Chinook might come off threatened list
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission seat finally filled
Commanding officer of Astoria cutter Steadfast relieved
Icelandic bank releases U.S. seafood market report
Opinion: Action on fish board candidate disheartening
Friday, April 24, 2015
Semper paratus
The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard has scheduled an April 28 hearing on the topic "Staying Afloat: Examining the Resources and Priorities of the U.S. Coast Guard."
Copper River gillnetters can earn $10 for completing health survey
'Alaska Fisheries Report' from KMXT in Kodiak
Blackout hits Canadian Coast Guard station in Prince Rupert
Newport rescue helicopter case up in the air
Opinion: Kenai River Sportfishing Association has gotten out of hand