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Monday, August 14, 2023

Bristol Bay price protest

A fishermen’s petition for mediation on salmon prices has reached 500 signatures.

Off Alaska coast, research crew peers down, down, down to map deep and remote ocean

EPA provides notice of proposed penalty settlement with American Seafoods

Oregon lawmakers urge broader public comment opportunity on offshore
wind energy

Amazon’s subsea cable gets approval, but Oregon leaders want more regulation


Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Trident’s building plans

The Seattle-based processing giant confirms it will build a major new plant at Unalaska to replace its outdated Akutan facility, but will delay construction until 2025 amid adverse seafood market conditions.

Federal agency identifies two possible wind energy sites off Oregon

Fishing groups notify tire companies of intent to sue over impacts to
salmon, steelhead

In response to court order, NMFS initiates evaluation of prey increase program for orcas

Feds makes $240 million available for habitat restoration and coastal resilience


Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Alaska salmon season update

The statewide pink salmon harvest is peaking, while the chum harvest is waning.

California market squid fishery said to achieve MSC certification

With video project, ASMI aims to showcase Alaska seafood ‘in all its glory’

Alaska mariculture meetup gives direction to growing industry

Alaska to receive federal funds for fish-friendly culverts

B.C. First Nations coalition seeks to join case to support fish farm closures

Oregon fishery permit board to meet Aug. 22


Thursday, August 17, 2023

Tacoma ammonia leak

The U.S. Coast Guard and Washington state officials responded to the leak aboard a 77-year-old fish-processing vessel.

State opens commercial fishing on Kuskokwim River to one person

‘Alaska Fisheries Report’ from KMXT in Kodiak

Pacific Seafood Processors Association names new president

Columbia River Maritime Museum moves forward on $30 million expansion


Friday, August 18, 2023

California storm watch

As Hurricane Hilary continues its march toward Southern California, officials have issued an unprecedented tropical storm watch for the region.

NWS hazardous weather outlook for the Pacific Coast

How Alaska Natives lost the right to fish sacred salmon

Pacific Salmon Commission raises forecast for B.C. Fraser River pink salmon run

Biden administration proposes $106 million for Western salmon and
steelhead recovery


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