Fish Factor: Some ups, mostly downs for salmon permit values
After a salmon season that successfully fished its way through a pandemic and upturned markets, the value of Alaska salmon permits is ticking up in two regions while toppling in others.
Fishing vessel owner rescued from Southeast Alaska waters
An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, or EPIRB, played a key role in the rescue of a fishing vessel owner and operator who went overboard in Union Bay, northwest of Meyers Chuck in Southeast Alaska, U.S. Coast Guard officials said.
Disaster aid sought for Upper Cook Inlet harvesters
Four Republican legislators representing the Kenai Peninsula say the state should declare an economic disaster for Upper Cook Inlet fisheries, along with a recovery plan.
Fish Factor: PWS fisheries board meeting set for March 30-April 5 in Cordova
Many Alaska fishermen are likely to be involved in regulatory meetings next spring instead of being out on the water. And Alaska legislators will be distracted by hearings for hundreds of unconfirmed appointments as they tackle contentious budgets and other pressing issues.
Golden king crab harvesters bring in the first 2,000 pounds
For the first time in over 30 years there was fresh golden king crab for sale at the dock in Cordova and 60° North Seafoods, LLC plans to sell most of it retail throughout the United States for the coming holiday season.
New management measures for salmon fishing in Cook Inlet EEZ considered
A Joint Protocol Committee with representatives of the Alaska Board of Fisheries and North Pacific Fishery Management Council will meet virtually Thursday, Nov. 5, to discuss alternatives for management of salmon fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Cook Inlet.
UFA challenges draft distribution plan for CARES Act fisheries funds
United Fishermen of Alaska is challenging the proposed distribution plan for $50 million in CARES Act funds for the fisheries industry. The plan would grant the average sport charter sector recipient nearly 10 times what commercial fishery applicants would receive.
NPFMC wrestles with halibut bycatch in Bering Sea
Federal fisheries managers aiming to limit incidental halibut bycatch in the Bering Sea are moving forward with alternative options to resolve allowable bycatch based on abundance of the species.
Coast Guard aids disabled fishing vessel
A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Sitka came to the rescue of a disabled fishing vessel taking on water six miles south of Icy Bay, within the Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness.
Fish Factor: Collapsible pots keep whales off of black cod catch
Light-weight collapsible pots prevent whales from pirating pricey black cod from longline hooks and give a break to small boats.
