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The governor’s task force to review the effect of bycatch in Alaska fisheries is working to organize against its tight timeline for submitting recommendations to state and federal policymakers. It also has to balance commercial and subsistence interests.
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Fishermen in the Bering Sea reported spotting at least two North Pacific right whales about 80 miles from Unalaska earlier this month. Scientists say it's likely the first visual evidence of the highly endangered whales feeding in the Bering Sea in winter, and they’re urging fishing boats in the area to exercise caution.
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Earlier this month, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce declared disasters for over a dozen fisheries in Alaska — more than the federal government usually approves at once. The designation is supposed to unlock funds to help the communities impacted by those fisheries failures, including communities around Cook Inlet. But it can take years for the money to reach fishermen’s pockets.
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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced earlier this month that all major crab stocks are down. And for the first time in over 25 years, the Bristol Bay red king crab fishery will be closed.
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Unalaska Bay/Dutch Harbor Road SystemRegulation reminders:· Saltwaters within 250 yards of Summer Bay Creek and all freshwaters of Summer Bay Lake…
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Unalaska Bay/Dutch Harbor Road SystemRegulation reminders:· The bag limit for Unalaska Bay fresh and saltwaters is 5 salmon per day of which only 2 may be…
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Unalaska Bay/Dutch Harbor Road SystemRegulation reminders:· The bag limit for Unalaska Bay fresh and saltwaters is 5 salmon per day of which only 2 may be…
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Unalaska Bay/Dutch Harbor Road SystemRegulation reminders:· The bag limit for Unalaska Bay fresh and saltwaters is 5 salmon per day of which only 2 may be…
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Unalaska Bay/Dutch Harbor Road SystemRegulation reminders:· The bag limit for Unalaska Bay fresh and saltwaters is 5 salmon per day of which only 2 may be…
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The North Pacific Fishery Management Council often flies under the radar, meeting in dimly lit conference rooms and delving into technical questions about…