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Monday, July 10, 2023

Bristol Bay update

Once again, Bristol Bay is producing a healthy harvest of
sockeye salmon.

Why are Chinook runs declining in Bristol Bay while sockeye runs are
shattering records?

Marine heatwaves can endanger healthy seabird populations, UW study finds

Expeditions to explore deep-sea coral and sponge communities in Alaska

Washington commission seeks public input on Willapa salmon, statewide
forage fish


Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Bristol Bay watch

The University of Washington has released an updated forecast
report, which includes run projections by district for the rest of
the salmon season.

What happened to California’s salmon season this year?

U.S. Forest Service aims to address hundreds of Tongass stream sites
impeding fish

North Pacific Council seeks public input on research priorities

American Samoa’s tuna industry pressured by Biden plan

Wider World: A tiny fish that fuels an Atlantic ecosystem now fuels
industry debates


Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Alaska troll fishery finish

The first summer season opener closes tonight, and the fleet is expected to take the full quota of Chinook salmon.

Half of Alaska’s sockeye forecast has now been caught, and chum harvest
is strong

Bristol Bay sockeye return bigger and older this year

Warmer ocean increases salmon bycatch risk in Pacific hake fishery, new research indicates

Remembrance: Erling Skaar, mariner and innovator

Opinion: Healthy oceans are vital to Alaska


Thursday, July 13, 2023

Fish cops in Bristol Bay

As usual this season, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers are doling out dozens of tickets for alleged fishing violations.

Begich announces he’ll challenge Peltola for Alaska’s U.S. House seat

‘Alaska Fisheries Report’ from KMXT in Kodiak

$3.5 million in grants awarded to improve sustainability of global fisheries

Opinion: Thinking about boycotting salmon to help save orcas? Here’s a
better idea


Friday, July 14, 2023

Bristol Bay update

The Bristol Bay sockeye salmon catch has surpassed 27 million fish, with big daily hauls still coming in.

Fraser River Panel weekly report No. 1

Back-to-back big years renew talks of Kodiak Tanner crab protections

Murkowski details fishery ‘wins’ in Commerce appropriations bill

Training opportunity: Improving safety for fisheries observers


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