Alaska Mariculture Alliance recruiting new members
The newly established nonprofit Alaska Mariculture Alliance is inviting new members to apply. The AMA Alliance is intended to be the successor to the Alaska Mariculture Task Force.
NOAA seeks comment on Cook Inlet EEZ salmon fishery proposal
NOAA Fisheries is seeking public comment through July 6 on a proposal from the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to amend a Cook Inlet fishery management plan to prohibit commercial salmon fishing in federal waters off the Inlet.
Fish Factor: Projected overall salmon harvest is for 190M fish
Eager buyers are awaiting Alaska salmon from fisheries that are opening almost daily across the state, and it’s easy to track catches and market trends for every region.
Copper River salmon fishery reopens
Commercial harvesters of Copper River salmon were back in business on Wednesday, June 9, after state biologists saw a significant boost in the number of sockeye salmon heading upstream.
Fish Factor: Alaskan interest in growing kelp just keeps growing
Alaskan interest in growing kelp continues to outpace that of shellfish, based on applications filed during the annual window that runs from January through April.
Copper River District sockeye returns too weak to open fishery
After a valiant commercial start that yielded far below the forecast in sockeyes and Chinooks, the Copper River salmon fishery has been closed pending a boost in the sonar count, leaving harvesters wondering when the next opener will come.
CRWP seeks volunteers for net recycling event
The Copper River Watershed Project is seeking volunteers to help with a multi-day fishing web recycling event and BBQ fundraiser, sponsored by the Alaska Commercial Company.
Salmonfest 2021 is on track for August 6-8
Salmonfest 2021, featuring three days of music, food, art and family entertainment at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik, is back on track, with ticket sales online already a hot item for the August 6-8 festivities.
Coast Guard, AMSEA team up to offer dockside vessel exams
Coast Guard officials are teaming up with the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) to offer dockside exams of commercial fishing vessels and maritime safety education to fishermen in advance of the 2021 Bristol Bay salmon season.
Three Alaska projects recommended for federal fisheries grants
Three seafood projects for Alaska are among 43 recommended by NOAA Fisheries for a share of the over $11 million in the 2021 Saltonstall-Kennedy Competitive Grants competition.
