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A new way forward in the Gulf of Alaska: Reduce bycatch, but protect coastal communities
A laska has some of the world’s most abundant and prosperous fisheries and a reputation for science-based management.…
Opinion
Exams again voluntary for some vessels
Coast Guard safety inspections on most vessels traveling more than three nautical miles from shore that had been…
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Focus Pocus: Don’t let people say you don’t care if you don’t support this cause or that one
I t’s all about the salmon, it’s all about saving the environment, or it’s all about equality. Pick…
Opinion
Strong sockeye run predicted for ’13 season
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is predicting another strong run of sockeye salmon to Upper Cook…
News
Aren’t we willing to protect salmon?
The anadromous stream ordinances originated with Drew Scalzi, during his tenure on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly. At…
Opinion
NMFS hikes fees used for enforcement
The National Marine Fisheries Service added insult to injury to the halibut fleet, which is potentially facing another…
News
Salmon lessons not by the book
When it comes to salmon, southern Kenai Peninsula students get an opportunity to set aside textbooks in favor…
Opinion
Forecast for Bristol Bay sockeye run down from ’12
The Alaska Board of Fisheries met this week in Naknek as residents and other permit holders were grappling…
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Parnell proposes king research
ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell says he will propose $30 million over five years to study…
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KRSA plans big changes to fish event
For the first time in its 20-year history, the Kenai River Classic will target silver salmon instead of…
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Task force meets, talks health of salmon in inlet
The first meeting of the Upper Cook Inlet Task Force generated questions about allocation issues, marine mortality, historical…
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Losses grow in Alaska’s fisheries disasters
ANCHORAGE, — Alaska’s Commerce commissioner says the disaster from poor king salmon returns was worse than first estimated.…
Opinion
Strong run of pinks forecast for Southeast
The 2013 pink salmon season in Southeast Alaska is expected to be a good one, with a…