Fish Factor: CDC edict says fishermen must be masked

Fishermen must wear masks while they are underway, even while sleeping, and the Coast Guard intends to enforce it.

Interactive forums are back for virtual ComFish 2021

ComFish Alaska is back in virtual format for a second year from Kodiak, with technical upgrades facilitating interactive fisheries forums.

Fish Factor: Bristol Bay expects another big year, others poor to average salmon runs

Alaskans are preparing for another salmon season of poor to average runs to most regions. The big exception once again is at Bristol Bay, where another massive return of more than 51 million sockeyes is expected. Managers predict that surge will produce a harvest of over 36 million reds to fishermen.

NOAA Fisheries considers 4 emergency action proposals

NOAA Fisheries has under consideration four emergency or expedited changes to federal fishing regulations recommended by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council related to halibut, sablefish, rockfish and the Adak community quota entity program for 2021.

Gale warning stalls Tanner crab fishery

A gale warning issued by the National Weather Service will delay the start of the Prince William Sound Commissioner’s Permit Tanner crab fishery season until Tuesday, March 2.

DNA data will improve coastal fisheries management

Federal fisheries officials say a long-term environmental DNA research project will offer better understanding of nearshore habitats for fish and crab in Alaska and help support sustainable fisheries management.

UFA urges postponing fisheries meetings

Members of the Alaska Board of Fisheries are to hold a special virtual meeting on Monday, March 8 to schedule meetings for the 2021-2022 cycle, but United Fishermen of Alaska is urging postponement of all such meetings for one year.

ASMI survey examines pandemic impact

Two surveys launched by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Association will measure the impact of the novel coronavirus on the harvester and processor sector of Alaska’s seafood industry.

Fish Factor: Increase in catch limits comes as Pacific halibut fishery opens

The Pacific halibut fishery opened on March 6 and increased catch limits, combined with a cautiously optimistic outlook for the near future, have fanned interest in buying shares of the popular fish.

PWS shrimp pot fishery opens April 15

Commercial shrimp pot fishing in Prince William Sound opens for the season on April 15.
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