Biologists are forecasting another massive run of sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay this summer, raising questions in commercial fishing circles about whether the industry will be able to keep up.
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Record-high Copper River prices boost optimism for Bristol Bay fishery
Restaurants are welcoming more diners as COVID-19 restrictions relax, driving greater demand for salmon.
Alaska’s salmon industry contends with a rumor from China that you can get COVID-19 from seafood
Fish marketing experts are assessing how the rumors could affect Alaska salmon’s image in the world.
Bristol Bay leaders express concern over Alaska’s commercial fishing health mandate
Thousands of commercial fishery workers coming to Bristol Bay will be operating under a strict set of guidelines this season, laid out in the new mandate released last week by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. But some local leaders say it’s not enough.
Pebble opponents sue Trump administration over EPA reversal
A coalition of groups is challenging EPA’s decision to throw out what some saw as a “preemptive veto” of the proposed copper and gold mine.
Public comment period for Pebble’s draft EIS underway, but critics stress shortcomings
Aside from concerns that the 90-day review period isn’t enough time to examine the 1,400-page document, critics say the draft environmental impact statement’s shortcomings render it insufficient.
Alaska salmon season a success in global market
It was a generally good salmon season for Alaska, according to Andy Wink, a seafood economist with the consulting firm McDowell Group. Except for one species. “It was a disastrous year for chinook harvest.”