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Fisheries
Unalaska joins emergency petition on tanner crab
This season, the unpredictable tanner crab population isn’t looking so good for Aleutian fishermen. At least, that’s what the state’s trawl survey indicated this summer.
European green crab found in Puget Sound
A European green crab was found in Puget Sound. The crab is an invasive species that could have profound impacts on the areas foodweb.
Petersburg fisherman catches salmon shark while gill netting
A Petersburg fisherman gill netting near Red Bay last week pulled in an “uncommon” haul. The salmon shark was a pretty uncommon catch in the waters near Petersburg, Joe Willis said.
As waters warm, Arctic fish populations change
Researchers have been working since 2009 on an inventory of fish found in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas. The compendium details 109 fish found in the area, including 20 species new to the region.
Southeast Alaska Dungeness crab catch down from last year
This summer’s commercial catch of Dungeness crab in Southeast Alaska looks to be down from last year, even with a strong price paid for the crab.
Junior senator meets with Haines veterans and business leaders
Alaska junior U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan visited constituents in Haines and Skagway for the first time since he was elected in 2014.
Akutan man dies at seafood plant
In Akutan, a 36-year-old man died of an apparent suicide at the Trident Seafood plant last week.
Protected Marine Area Near Hawaii Is Now Twice The Size Of Texas
The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument was created by President George W. Bush. Now President Obama is quadrupling it in size — making it the biggest marine reserve in the world.
Gov. Walker hits pause on commercial fisheries commission move
Gov. Bill Walker put a hold on an administrative order he issued in February, saying he needed more stakeholder feedback.