“This approach gives us a deeper understanding of how climate change might impact our oceans and fisheries,” said coauthor and colleague Lauren Rogers. “That knowledge enables more accurate predictions of ecosystem change to help build climate-ready Alaska communities.”...
“The court’s decision is a huge relief for hundreds of small-boat fishing families that rely on this fishery for their income,” said Linda Behnken, Executive Director of the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association. “We are relieved that the court followed the well-documented...
“Hunters and anglers are on the front lines of climate change. We know as well as anyone that we absolutely must transition away from fossil fuels,” said Aaron Kindle, director of sporting advocacy at the National Wildlife Federation. “But with all development...
King salmon returning to the Douglas Island Pink and Chum Inc. Macaulay Salmon Hatchery congregate along the shoreline and are vulnerable to harvest in this area. This closure is necessary to ensure that enough king salmon make it up the fish...
"It’s a difficult time for our communities, and especially our elders, as we face yet another summer without being able to catch, prepare, preserve and put away salmon as our main staple food supply. While nothing can replace being able to...
If you love the sea and feel the pull of wilderness, you should visit the Gulf of Alaska at least once. It’s a place guaranteed to inspire your imagination and make you feel small and insignificant. And catching some massive...
Buskin sockeye weir counts improved over the weekend with over 600 sockeye counted. This is still well behind average and what is expected to make the escapement goal. The sockeye fishery closed Saturday via emergency order and won’t reopen until the escapement goal...