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Monday, April 27, 2020

Alaska's coronavirus rules

The state treats fishing and oil industries differently when it comes
to quarantine.

Canada announces $62.5 million in assistance to fish and seafood
processing sector

Southeast Alaska beam trawl fishery to open May 1

With restaurants closed, fishermen worry about price once California
salmon season opens

California Marine Region's 2019 Year in Review now available


Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Defending Alaska's troll fishery

Fishing and conservation groups resist a bid in federal court to prohibit Chinook salmon trolling this summer in Southeast Alaska.

Fledgling kelp farmers join Alaska's wild kelpers in developing promising
new industry

B.C. food banks are receiving 60,000 pounds of donated farmed salmon

Port of Coos Bay ice plant rebuild project leaves some frustrated

NOAA Fisheries aquaculture newsletter


Wednesday, April 29, 2020

What's the holdup?

Massachusetts lawmakers call for answers on how fishery
participants can access the $300 million in fisheries relief
included in the CARES Act.

Alaska geoduck clam fishery to reopen as Chinese demand rebounds

NMFS enforcement posts reminder of salmon bycatch requirements

NOAA Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act introduced

The Northwest Seaport Alliance: An open letter to the people of Alaska


Thursday, April 30, 2020

Alaska's coronavirus rules

The governor's commercial fishing mandate leaves questions about enforcement and isolation in Bristol Bay.

City of Unalaska gives OK for local businesses, restaurants to reopen

Nordic Aquafarms is expanding proposed Humboldt fish farm

26 whales confirmed entangled off Washington, Oregon, and California in 2019

Pacific Fishery Management Council spring newsletter


Friday, May 1, 2020

Putting lives at risk

The U.S. Coast Guard says its received multiple reports of false distress communications recently in Southeast Alaska.

Alaska Airlines to provide year-round service to Bristol Bay

State officials outline mandate for independent commercial fishing boats

Sitka Sound herring spawn out with no commercial catch this year

Despite public concerns, Sitka boatyard proposal moves on to city hall

'Salmon cannon' coming to help Fraser River fish get over rockslide


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