Southeast Alaska biologists had a rare opportunity to watch the hatching of thousands of market squid eggs.
Fisheries
Landing a lamprey: A fickle fishery opens on Yukon
Diverse commercial markets for the snake-like creature have opened up over the past few years but catching them can be tricky.
Some halibut may successfully adapt to warmer seas, others may not
New research suggests Pacific halibut may adapt favorably to increased ocean temperatures. Greenland halibut may not be so lucky.
Alaska, British Columbia ink transboundary agreement
Alaska and British Columbia signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday expected to increase the state’s role in transboundary mine decisions.
Tulsequah cleanup won’t restart water-treatment plant
Canadian regulators say the Tulsequah Chief Project, near Juneau, has agreed to reduce pollution leaking into a nearby river. But the mine won’t have to restart a shuttered water-treatment plant.
Winter flooding, warm ocean likely affected Southeast humpies
This season’s pink salmon were slightly bigger, but southern Panhandle runs fizzled.
Costco won’t sell genetically engineered salmon ‘at this time’
Now that the FDA has approved a genetically engineered salmon for human consumption, Costco appears to be joining Safeway and other retailers in a commitment not to sell it.
ASMI: Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership is good for Alaska’s fish exports
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Executive Director Alexa Tonkovich said if the agreement is enacted, it could be good news for Alaska seafood exports, including Bristol Bay sockeye.
Record levels of PSP toxin found in Haines-area crab, shrimp
One researcher says further testing of commercial crab and shrimp from the area could kill the region’s fisheries.
Hello, Charlie Tuna, meet Mr. Bear
“Eventually, we were going to eat it,” said Gary Johnson. “But then a bear came and got to our cooler. And he had some fresh tuna.”