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Monday, May 1, 2023

Kodiak herring watch

The season harvest now exceeds 4,000 tons of sac roe herring, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game reports.

Israel Payton, former Alaska fish board member, named state’s director of
sport fish

Proposed timetable for Sitka’s new marine haulout questioned

Alaska critics oppose Northern Edge exercise, but Navy commander it’s needed

First aid at sea workshop offered in Gig Harbor

Pacific Council marine planning committee to consider offshore wind
energy issues


Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Troll trouble

A Seattle judge’s order will have the effect of closing Southeast Alaska’s summer troll Chinook salmon fishery.

‘Deadliest Catch’ boat sues production company over deckhand’s medical care

Depth restriction ordered for Northern California Dungeness fishery

Huge Malaspina Glacier is positioned to be a big contributor to sea-level rise, study says

U.S. Supreme Court to hear case involving fishing boat monitor pay


Wednesday, May 3, 2023

The court fight over Alaska’s troll fishery

Strong reactions are pouring in regarding a Seattle judge’s order effectively closing the summer and winter seasons.

Associated Press: Ruling might cancel Southeast Alaska commercial king
salmon season

Cutter Alex Haley returns to homeport after completing 30-day Bering Sea patrol

Southeast Alaska salmon business hooks national attention

Cantwell announces $2 million to support small shipyard infrastructure


Thursday, May 4, 2023

Seen a salmon shark?

If so, an Alaska Department of Fish and Game marine research biologist wants to hear from you.

A curious shark washes up dead on B.C. shore

Juneau Maritime Festival set for Saturday

Agreements signed to restore Chinook salmon to mountains north of
Redding, California

Opinion: Donlin gold mine poses too much risk


Friday, May 5, 2023

Copper River time!

Alaska’s famed salmon fishery is set to open for the season on
May 15.

Alaska king salmon troll season still in limbo after orca lawsuit rulings
and appeals

Billions of Bering Sea snow crab vanished, and scientists and fishermen work
to figure out why

‘Alaska Fisheries Report’ from KMXT in Kodiak

Scientists begin to unravel global role of atmospheric dust in nourishing oceans

Commentary: College of the Redwoods prepares for booming
aquaculture industry


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