“There is a big need for widespread testing on Alaska beaches to inform subsistence and recreational harvesters. Understanding when and where to expect blooms could also help mariculture farmers plan ahead,” said study lead Juliana Cornett, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center. ”If we can detect harmful blooms before they become a threat, Alaska’s coastal…

The Alaska Fish Heritage Award was won by Lee Bawtinhimer, a fifth grader, for his submittal that celebrates the cultural, recreational, and economic importance of commercial, sport, and subsistence fishing of sockeye salmon in Alaska.