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Monday, September 25, 2023

Bristol Bay salmon summary

It was a season that saw a huge harvest but a poor payoff.

The market dynamic between fishing fleets and processors in Bristol Bay

Southeast Alaska trollers could top 1 million cohos in extended season

Rep. Peltola advocates for changes to ‘national standards’ in federal fisheries

Wider World: Crabby tourist calls police after being charged $700 for
seafood dish

Opinion: A threat looms over the Coos Bay estuary


Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Alaska’s next generation

As climate change and high costs plague the state’s fisheries, fewer young people take up the trade.

Fishing vessel runs aground at Newport

Fish and Game hosts Kodiak meeting to hear fishermen perspective
about bycatch

Anchorage Assembly to vote on renaming port after late Rep. Don Young

NOAA Fisheries to revise critical habitat for right whales in Alaska

Rep. Gomberg, Midwater Trawlers to host wind energy listening session
in Newport

Opinion: This Alaska mine would destroy the world’s largest salmon fishery


Wednesday, September 27, 2023

West Coast disaster relief

The U.S. commerce secretary announces fishery disaster determinations for Yurok Chinook salmon.

Activists urge reforms after Bering Sea trawlers haul up nine dead orcas

Japanese whaling vessel refuels in Unalaska

How climate change is contributing to the Yukon salmon collapse

Washington state congresswoman introduces safety bill named for lost fisherman

Opinion: To save Washington salmon, choose science, not silver bullets


Thursday, September 28, 2023

Nearly $1M penalty for factory trawl company

The Environmental Protection Agency accused American Seafoods Co. of “significant violations of the Clean Water Act” while fishing off Oregon and Washington.

Alaska Federation of Natives sides with federal government in Kuskokwim salmon dispute

Right whale swimming in Alaska waters could get bigger areas of protection

‘Alaska Fisheries Report’ from KMXT in Kodiak

First Nations, commercial fishermen urge government to get on with B.C. salmon farm phaseout

Consortium receives funds to continue initiative monitoring ocean conditions in real time


Friday, September 29, 2023

Where will animals go?

As heatwaves warm the Pacific Ocean, the effects on marine life remain murky.

Killer whale deaths in Alaska trawl harvests prompt investigations and
spark anger

USDA purchases $779,988 worth of canned pink salmon from Trident Seafoods

ASMI marketing update

A pop of color at Fishermen’s Terminal


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