Dunleavy, Peltola Requesting Federal Disaster Relief For Struggling Crab Fisheries
Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Rep. Mary Peltola have both requested federal disaster relief for Alaska's struggling crab fisheries. ...
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Report: Ketchikan Native Community Requesting More Federal Subsistence Opportunities
From Alaska Public Media comes this story on Ketchikan’s tribal residents asking for more federal subsistence opportunities, which these Southeast Alaskans have been barred from participation: Trixie Bennett, the president of Ketchikan’s tribe, said the push to designate Ketchikan as a...
Fisheries Management Among Topics At Alaska Representative Election Debate
Candidates for Alaska's single seat in the U.S. House of Representatives debated on Wednesday night and weighed in on the state of Alaska's fisheries. i...
Washington Post On Alaska House Candidate’s ‘Pro-Fish’ Campaign
Rep. Mary Pelota, Alaska House or Representatives candidate to win the permanent seat in Congress, is running a "pro-fish" campaign per a Washington Post report. ...
Alaska Journal On The Financial Impact Of Bering Sea Crab Closure
The Alaska Journal of Commerce reports the Bering Sea crab industry could see losses around $500 million due to the pending snow and king crab season closures. ...
Upcoming Virtual Fisherman’s Expo Features Commercial, Subsistence Fishing Workshops
Commercial and subsistence fishermen of all gear types will have the opportunity to attend free and interactive classes on permit and quota purchasing, gear recycling, Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project updates, PredictWind updates, marine mammal deterrents and proposed regulations, mental health...
Kenai Students Learning About Salmon In School Program
"Through participation in the project, students learn about the life cycle and biology of Pacific salmon species, their habitat requirements, responsible angling techniques for catching them, and ways to protect Alaska's valuable wild salmon stocks for future generations."...
Fisherman, Dogs Rescued In Freshwater Bay After Boat Issue
“This demonstrates the importance of coordination and communication between our Coast Guard crews and the local Alaskan vessels who were able to assist us in locating and rescuing the mariner,” said Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Trevor Layman, Sector Juneau Command Center....