Sen. Dan Sullivan says the Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvest Act, which he co-sponsored, relies on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration efforts.
Fisheries
Alaska oyster farmers refine growing techniques to meet high demand
Pacific oysters are not native to Alaska, but farmers say they’re up for the challenge. One Southeast farmer has been experimenting through trial and error to meet that need.
‘The buffet is open’: Hooligan, and spring, return to Haines
Hooligan carry major cultural and ecological value in the Chilkat Valley. So why don’t we know more about them?
Alaska’s fishing industry sounds alarm over proposed NOAA cuts
Alaska officials say the changes could make fishing less safe and undermine science critical to managing fisheries.
Alaska’s congressional delegation addresses federal changes at ComFish 2025
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan as well as U.S. Rep. Nick Begich III all gave speeches at ComFish, Kodiak’s annual commercial fishing trade show.
Kodiak family accused of more than 30 fishery violations
Duncan, Wallace, Beth and Leslie Fields – all of Kodiak – are charged with perjury and lying on fish tickets.