Opportunity knocks at the Kodiak docks
Fishing is big business in Alaska, but in Kodiak it’s colossal. The small city is the second-most prolific port in the nation (513.9 million...
PWS salmon catch reaches 280,000 fish
Commercial catches of wild king, chum and sockeye salmon in Prince William Sound have reached 280,000 fish, with the Copper River and four other...
Togiak wraps 2017 herring fishery
Commercial harvesters have wrapped up the Togiak herring fishery, which the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is now estimating has a projected exvessel value...
Fish Factor: Salmon fisheries would be hard hit by budget deadlock
Want a fishing license to crew on a salmon boat this summer? Got friends or family visiting who want to wet a line for...
As new districts open, harvest nears 2 million fish
A preliminary state count of commercially caught wild salmon indicates the statewide harvest will top 2 million fish this week, including upwards of 573,000...
Pebble partners with ASRC, BBNC says fish still first
Promoters of the Pebble project say they have partnered with a subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corp. to enhance future Alaska Native contracting opportunities...
Canada honors its indigenous peoples
On the occasion of the summer solstice, Canada on June 21 celebrated the valuable contributions of indigenous peoples to Canadian society, recognizing the richness...
Werner will head scientific studies for NOAA Fisheries
Cisco Werner, who has served as director of NOAA Fisheries’ Southwest Fisheries Science Center since 2011, has been named as the agency’s new director...
Fish Factor: China is potential top customer for Alaska salmon
China holds big promise to become a top customer for Alaska salmon, and not just for the bright red fillets.Since 2011 China has been...
NPFMC executive joins NOAA administration
After 27 years with the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, including 15 as executive director, Chris Oliver is taking on a new challenge, as...
