Fall Virtual Fishermen’s Expo set for Nov. 11-12
Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association and Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust are hosting a Fall Virtual Fishermen’s Expo Nov. 11-12, complete with free educational workshops for local commercial and subsistence fishermen of all gear types.
Fish Factor: Collapsible pots keep whales off of black cod catch
Light-weight collapsible pots prevent whales from pirating pricey black cod from longline hooks and give a break to small boats.
Fish Factor: PWS fisheries board meeting set for March 30-April 5 in Cordova
Many Alaska fishermen are likely to be involved in regulatory meetings next spring instead of being out on the water. And Alaska legislators will be distracted by hearings for hundreds of unconfirmed appointments as they tackle contentious budgets and other pressing issues.
NPFMC wrestles with halibut bycatch in Bering Sea
Federal fisheries managers aiming to limit incidental halibut bycatch in the Bering Sea are moving forward with alternative options to resolve allowable bycatch based on abundance of the species.
Coast Guard aids disabled fishing vessel
A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Sitka came to the rescue of a disabled fishing vessel taking on water six miles south of Icy Bay, within the Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness.
UFA challenges draft distribution plan for CARES Act fisheries funds
United Fishermen of Alaska is challenging the proposed distribution plan for $50 million in CARES Act funds for the fisheries industry. The plan would grant the average sport charter sector recipient nearly 10 times what commercial fishery applicants would receive.
New management measures for salmon fishing in Cook Inlet EEZ considered
A Joint Protocol Committee with representatives of the Alaska Board of Fisheries and North Pacific Fishery Management Council will meet virtually Thursday, Nov. 5, to discuss alternatives for management of salmon fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Cook Inlet.
Golden king crab harvesters bring in the first 2,000 pounds
For the first time in over 30 years there was fresh golden king crab for sale at the dock in Cordova and 60° North Seafoods, LLC plans to sell most of it retail throughout the United States for the coming holiday season.
Disaster aid sought for Upper Cook Inlet harvesters
Four Republican legislators representing the Kenai Peninsula say the state should declare an economic disaster for Upper Cook Inlet fisheries, along with a recovery plan.
Sealaska acquires British seafood processor, supplier
Sealaska, the regional Alaska Native corporation whose food companies include Seattle-based Orca Bay Foods, has acquired London-based New England Seafood International Limited (NESI).
