ASLC treating a third rescued sea otter pup

A female sea otter pup rescued from a beach at Anchor Point in December is now thriving at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward is now stabilized and has become a companion for another rescued sea otter pup, ASLC officials say.

NPFMC meets virtually February 5-12

Documents on major issues for the upcoming virtual February meeting of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council are now posted online for review, and written comments are being accepted in advance of the meeting at meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/1844.

IPHC defers potential management modification decisions to annual meeting

Potential modifications to existing stock management plans are now on the agenda for the 97th session of the International Pacific Halibut Commission, after efforts to hold a special session on that issue were deferred due to what the IPHC described as connectivity issues.
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Western Alaska villages, two CDQs acquire more crab quota, vessels

Thirty western Alaska communities, along with two community development quota entities are anticipating a boost in their economic future in a buyout deal in which they are acquiring $35 million in opilio and king crab quotas, plus full ownership of seven crab vessels.

Study probes link between mineral deposits, salmon spawning grounds

Is it a coincidence that one of the world’s largest mineral deposits is located near the world’s largest sockeye salmon spawning grounds at Bristol Bay? And if the likes of a Pebble Mine removed the bulk of those deep deposits that also create the world’s magnetic field, could it disrupt the salmon’s ability to find their way home? A study aims to find out.

Study: Pandemic proved very costly to fisheries

Alaska’s commercial fisheries took a direct hit from the novel coronavirus pandemic in 2020, in harvesting, processing and overall value, a new report from NOAA Fisheries confirms.

Program would aid marine mammals impacted by oil spills

An agreement to develop an Oiled Marine Mammal Program to aid wildlife impacted by oil spills in Western Alaska, the U.S. Arctic and Prince William Sound has been announced by the Alaska SeaLife Center and Alaska Chadux Network.

SE Alaska golden king crab fishery opens Feb. 17

The 2020/21 commercial golden king crab fishery in Registration Area A of Southeast Alaska is off and running, with a guideline harvest level of 76,500 pounds.

Nominations period extended for Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards

Nominations remain open until Jan. 28 for the Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards, honoring those who have made significant contributions to ocean sciences, education and resource management in Alaska.

Marine safety instructor course coming to Seward

A marine safety instructor training class, featuring cold water survival procedures, use of marine safety equipment and vessel safety drills will be offered in Seward from April 19 through April 24 by the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association.
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