The three cases, concerning events in Sitka Sound, Sitka Harbor and Thomas Bay near Petersburg, are unrelated, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Fisheries
Mariculture workshop in Juneau highlights growth potential for Alaska oyster farms
Experts and tribal members are talking about the obstacles and opportunities in the mariculture industry.
With Western Alaska salmon runs weak, managers set limits on the pollock fleet’s chum bycatch
A measure years in the making will establish a cap for Alaska-bound chum salmon accidentally intercepted in trawl nets, addressing a hot-button issue that has divided the state’s fish harvesters.
From taxes to policy, young commercial fishermen gather in Juneau to gain industry knowledge
Attendees of the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit say they’re eager to build their own fishing businesses, despite the obstacles.
Newly proposed legislation aims to curb Alaska bycatch
Alaska’s congressional delegation introduced legislation Wednesday that aims to reduce bycatch in parts of southwest Alaska using better marine data, technology and gear.
Alaska pollock processors drop foreign worker program, citing uncertainty
Some of Alaska’s largest pollock processors are abandoning a foreign worker visa program that once supplied up to half their workforce, citing rising costs and uncertainty under stricter immigration policies.