Finfish issues on tap at Valdez Dec. 1-5
Over 50 proposals regarding Prince William Sound and Upper Copper and Susitna river finfish issues will be under consideration at the Alaska Board of...
Fish Factor: Five Alaska fisheries ports rank in nation’s top 10
Seafood Super PowerAlaska is the nation’s super power with five Alaska ports ranking in the top 10 for seafood landings and values.“Dutch Harbor keeps...
Report: US fishermen catch up in value, volume dips slightly
American fisheries grew by a little more than 2 percent in value last year, even with fishermen bringing slightly less fish to shore, the...
Cordova ranks in top 30 commercial fish ports
A new federal fisheries report on the economic impact of America’s fisheries ranks Cordova 28th in the nation in 2016 on commercial fisheries landings.The...
Reassessment of Alaska cod fishery underway
Comment is being sought through Nov. 30 from registered stakeholders on the Alaska RFM certification draft assessment report for re-certification of the Alaska cod...
Fish Factor: Cautious optimism abounds for permit prices
It’s steady as she goes for the values of Alaska salmon fishing permits, with upticks in the wind at several fishing regions.“There’s a lot...
Boaters urged to properly dispose of EPIRBs
The Coast Guard is reminding boaters to properly dispose of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons when they are no longer in use, to avoid...
Alaska Supreme Court takes up Stand for Salmon v. Mallott
A decision over the constitutionality of a proposed ballot initiative that would update Alaska’s 61-year-old fish habitat permitting law is now in the hands...
200 scientists send letter defending fisheries management
More than 200 scientists say Congress should protect federal sustainable fishing laws in advance of a key hearing about the future of the way...
Fish Factor: Alaska’s fishing industry workforce is nearly 60,000 strong
Alaska’s fishing fleet of 9,400 vessels would span nearly 71 miles if lined up from bow to stern.And Alaska’s fishing industry catches and processes...
