Typically 60-80 boats participate throughout Southeast.
Fisheries
Crab crisis in Bering Sea a sign of ‘borealization’ and big changes in the future, scientists warn
In coming decades, the ocean conditions that triggered the snow crab crash and harvest closure are expected to be common.
More Southeast Alaska communities set to join opposition to lawsuit that threatens king salmon fishery
Later this month, borough assemblies in Ketchikan, Wrangell and Petersburg will consider adopting resolutions opposing a chinook shutdown.
Dunleavy says he will sue over EPA’s veto of Pebble Mine
On Tuesday’s Talk of Alaska, he called the EPA’s final determination a political decision.
Ninth Circuit reaffirms Metlakatla’s off-reservation fishing rights but leaves extent up to lower court
A federal appeals court has affirmed Metlakatla tribal members’ right to fish in their traditional waters without state permits.
Gov. Dunleavy says state will appeal Southeast killer whale lawsuit to Supreme Court if necessary
Dunleavy says he’ll appeal a pending federal court ruling that threatens to shut down the Southeast king salmon season.
EPA stops Pebble mine, capping decades-long battle
“Many of those who began this battle are no longer with us,” said Alannah Hurley, executive director of United Tribes of Bristol Bay. She called the EPA’s decision historic.
Sitka Assembly approves $25K for fight against suit that could shut down king salmon fishery
Other organizations and locals are also contributing funds in anticipation of a lengthy — and costly — appeals process.
Kodiak crab strike ends after 2 weeks
Crabbers agreed to a price with the island’s processors on Saturday.
NOAA denies emergency request to close red king crab savings areas
The Bristol Bay red king crab fishery has been closed to fishing for two years due to low population.