ALFA will host virtual midwinter Fishermen’s EXPO
Educational workshops and training for new and experienced fishermen will be on offer at a virtual midwinter Fishermen’s EXPO, hosted by the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association and the Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust.
State expands vaccines to fisheries, oil, mining industry workers
Alaska’s COVID-19 vaccination program has been expanded to include nonresidents working as frontline essential workers employed by fisheries, mining and oil companies, state officials announced on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Fish Factor: One Alaska king salmon is now worth the same as two barrels...
Seafood sales are on fire in America’s supermarkets and one king salmon from Southeast Alaska is worth the same as two barrels of oil.
Homer offers fishing vessel drill conductor training
A fishing vessel drill conductor class will be offered in Homer on Feb. 27 by the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association.
U.S. Coast Guard will hold virtual formal hearing on loss of F/V Scandies Rose
A formal virtual hearing to consider evidence related to the sinking of the fishing vessel Scandies Rose is now scheduled by the U.S. Coast Guard to be held on Feb. 22 at the Center for the Arts in Edmonds, Washington.
Oceana urges end to illegal fishing, seafood fraud
Results of a nationwide poll by the ocean conservation nonprofit Oceana concludes that Americans overwhelmingly support national policies to end illegal fishing and seafood fraud.
Fish Factor: IPHC boosts coastwide catch for Pacific halibut
Pacific halibut harvesters got some rare good news in late January: increased catches in 2021 along with a longer fishing season.
Sitka crewmember training program accepting applicants
Applications are open for a crewmember training program based in Sitka to help teach young people about commercial fishing opportunities and the industry’s importance to coastal community economies.
Fish Factor: BSFA venture aims to grow Alaska’s ocean economy
New ocean-related jobs, investments and opportunities will be seeded by an ambitious Blue Pipeline Venture Studio that connects marine business entrepreneurs with the technology, contacts and finances they need to grow.
P-cod state waters season opens in PWS
Fishing for Pacific cod has opened to vessels with pot gear in state waters of Prince William Sound, with a 1,094,044-pound guideline harvest level.
