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.
Fish Factor: Old fishing gear is being repurposed into Grudens casual wear
Grundéns is using recycled plastics from old fishing gear for a new line of rugged casual wear, and the first batch contains contributions from Cordova.
Fish Factor: ASMI left to fend for itself with pandemic economic challenges
Alaska’s lone seafood marketing arm gets zero budget from the state and to date, has received no pandemic funds.
Second opener kings, sockeye garner record high prices
"It is the highest price I’ve seen in my career," said veteran Cordova harvester John Renner. "With a small catch I think it is good for the fleet and generally bad for the market."
PWS shrimp pot fishery runs until Sept. 15
State fisheries officials have extended the Prince William Sound commercial shrimp pot fishery through Sept. 15, with gear limits increased to 40 shrimp pots per vessel as of Saturday, May 15.
