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Monday, May 2, 2022

Bristol Bay outlook

University of Washington scientists on Thursday will discuss the salmon forecast, climate conditions, changes in age and size of Bristol Bay salmon, and more.

Members of Congress urge USDA to keep buying West Coast seafood

Added measures return to protect B.C.’s Southern Resident killer whales

First woman nominee to lead U.S. Coast Guard appears before
congressional committee

House passes two bills sponsored by late Alaska Rep. Don Young

Opinion: It shouldn’t be ‘Groundhog Day’ in Bristol Bay


Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Saltonstall-Kennedy projects

NOAA Fisheries recommends nearly $12 million in grant funding for the promotion, development, and marketing of U.S. fisheries.

Quota shares announced for Southeast Alaska sablefish fishery

Navy seeks more ocean for Northern Edge exercise

Port of Seattle recognizes Fishermen’s Finest for environmental leadership

Offshore wind energy generation to be subject of Oregon State University
virtual event

Rep. Young’s Washington office, key to his brand, still stands – for now

A new Iron Curtain is eroding Norway’s hard-won ties with Russia on
Arctic issues


Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Alaska salmon season kickoff

The Copper River District will open for the season at 7 a.m.
May 16, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced.

Health officials talk Bristol Bay COVID safety ahead of first season
without restrictions

King crab hatcheries could be on horizon as mariculture bill clears
Alaska Legislature

Tour operator said to petition for North Pacific trawl bycatch reductions

NOAA Fisheries invites public comment on draft climate regional action plans

OPINION: We should protect Alaska’s coastal fisheries, in Don Young’s honor


Thursday, May 5, 2022

Fishery disaster relief

The federal government announces the allocation of $144 million to Alaska, Washington, and other states.

Sitka Sound herring harvest was the largest in the history of the sac roe fishery

‘Alaska Fisheries Report’ from KMXT in Kodiak

Ship-breaking operation on east side of Vancouver Island taken to court

Endangered California salmon returned to safer waters after more than a century


Friday, May 6, 2022

Alaska’s disaster relief

Most of the $144 million in federal fishery disaster funding announced this week is designated for Alaska fisheries.

Alaska’s U.S. senators comment on federal fishery disaster relief

Kenai waterfront to see major changes

Restoring herring populations believed to be important for salmon recovery

Stephanie Bowman appointed to lead maritime industry development in Washington state


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