A federal judge in Washington state issued a ruling this week that threatens to shut down trolling for king salmon in Southeast Alaska this summer.
Fisheries
10 billion snow crabs disappeared from the Bering Sea. Scientists and fishermen are working to learn why
More than 10 billion Bering Sea snow crabs disappeared in Alaska between the years 2018 and 2022, devastating a commercial fishing industry worth $200 million just last year.
Federal judge’s order could shut down Southeast Alaska troll fishery
The Wild Fish Conservancy filed suit in 2020, arguing that the government failed to address the impact of salmon harvests on southern resident killer whales.
‘Deadliest Catch’ boat’s owners sue show over deckhand’s botched diagnosis
The suit follows the deckhand’s own lawsuit, filed against the boat owners in Washington court in December.
Army Corps to revisit parts of Pebble’s application, but opponents say mine can’t move forward
Pebble spokesperson Mike Heatwole said the announcement shows the company’s appeal holds water.
As mariculture in Alaska grows, industry leaders look abroad for inspiration
Growers say Alaska’s mariculture industry has the potential to be a leader by volume — just like its finfish fisheries.
Proposed Bering Sea marine sanctuary draws pushback from fishing industry
“It’s just an attempt to take care of our home,” said George Pletnikoff, of the Pribilof community of St. George. “It’s dying, and you know it’s dying.”
Bristol Bay’s sockeye runs are expected to be strong, but nothing like last year’s
This summer’s run is still expected to be 40% higher than the bay’s long-term average.
As fishing guides diversify, rockfish feel the pressure
Recently the total rockfish harvest in Cook Inlet saltwater skyrocketed to over 50,000 fish a year — a 300% increase from the historical average.
Weak pink salmon run predicted for Southeast Alaska
Pink salmon runs in Southeast peak in odd years and fall in even years.