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Monday, July 13, 2020

Valdez outbreak

COVID-19 is confirmed in 11 employees of Silver Bay Seafoods.

How are some Southeast Alaska fishing lodges handling coronavirus?

Westport feeling deep loss after Alaska fishing tragedy

U.S. Coast Guard medevacs injured fisherman 100 miles west of Coos Bay

Pacific Fishery Management Council newsletter

China buying 'practically zero' Chilean salmon after COVID scare


Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Alaska salmon season update

While optimism has increased, statewide production continues to lag comparable years with some areas well below normal harvest.

Alaska agency warns vessel owners of improper sewage disposal

Amazing albacore: Commercial tuna season starts strong

UniSea's hospitality business feels impact of pandemic

Herring stocks in Sitka Sound are on the rebound, state scientists say

Spot prawn market 'in the toilet' as Asian glut slashes wholesale prices

New director appointed for NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries


Wednesday, July 15, 2020

COVID relief money

Commercial fishermen may now apply for an Alaska CARES grant, even if they don't possess an Alaska business license, UFA says.

National fishing group raises 'serious concerns' about NMFS observer policy

Multimedia artist with Sitka roots wins grant to tell stories of salmon processing

Feisty barracuda caught in Alberni Inlet, far from its normal range

Washington state dam removal to help fish, orcas

Will your next salmon come from a massive land tank in Florida?


Thursday, July 16, 2020

Pebble watch

After decades of controversy, a decision nears on the proposed mega mine upcountry from Bristol Bay.

Yukon River processor Kwik'Pak closes down for lack of chum salmon

Coast Guard Sector Anchorage has new commanding officer

Pollock survey using seagoing robots begins in Eastern Bering Sea

Wild Fish Conservancy applies to lease Puget Sound aquaculture sites

IPHC has 'completed sequencing the genome of the Pacific halibut'


Friday, July 17, 2020

Another American Seafoods outbreak

The American Triumph, a factory trawler docked in Dutch Harbor,
has reported six cases of COVID-19 among its 119 crewmembers, officials said.

NMFS chief Chris Oliver addresses observer policy during the pandemic

Weak chum salmon runs cause worries in Alaska

Conservation group challenges certification claims of B.C. salmon farmer

Seattle can't uproot Ballard rail tracks to complete recreational trail, judge rules

U.S. Seafood Trade Task Force seeks input from industry, public


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