State wants in on federal case involving SE fisheries

A lawsuit pitting the future of salmon fisheries in federal waters off Southeast Alaska against the nutritional needs of endangered killer whales has the state of Alaska seeking to intervene on behalf of commercial harvesters.

State’s largest fisheries forum finalizes schedule

ComFish Alaska, the state’s longest-running fisheries forum and trade show, has finalized interactive forum events for the 2021 virtual gathering March 30-31, on topics ranging from federal and state legislation to electronic monitoring and crab research.

Subsistence shrimp pot fishery opens April 15

Dates for the 2021 noncommercial Prince William Sound area shrimp pot fishery will run as usual, from April 15-Sept. 15, but the number of pots has been reduced in the wake of the 2020 season, when the harvest greatly exceeded the guideline harvest level.

Fishing industry rep seat opening at NPRB

Nominations will be accepted by the North Pacific Research Board to fill the fishing industry seat that becomes available for a three-year term starting June 1.

Fish Factor: Halibut prices rise for first of the season fish

Halibut prices for Alaska fishermen for 2021 started out significantly higher than last year, despite sluggish demand and transportation logjams in some regions.

2019 Bristol Bay fishery economic benefits exceeded $2.2 billion

An analysis of the Bristol Bay salmon fishery produced by McKinley Research Group found it was a $2.2-billion-plus economic powerhouse that generated over 15,000 jobs in 2019, with a harvest that fed hundreds of thousands of people.

Fish Factor: Pandemic has produced record sales for Alaska’s canned salmon

It’s “back to the future” for Alaska canned salmon as more Americans choose it for its health benefits and as an easy-to-use ingredient for sandwiches, salads and more.

Sablefish fishery opens April 15 with 208,000-pound GHL

Fifty-seven permits have been issued by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for the Prince William Sound sablefish season, which opens on April 15 with a guideline harvest level of 208,000 pounds, up from 167,000 pounds a year ago.
Bristol Bay, Alaska.

Bristol Bay salmon season opens June 1

Andy Wink, executive director of the BBRSDA, reminded harvesters of the importance of following pandemic health care mandates issued by the state of Alaska, processors and communities where they may be working during the fishing season.

Harvesters to NOAA: Ecosystem-based solutions are needed

Federal officials looking for recommendations on how to achieve climate-resilient fisheries are being advised that such decisions should be locally defined and drafted to support local livelihoods.
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