Man overboard in Bristol Bay

A man was reported overboard from a fishing vessel in Bristol Bay this week, and an intensive search failed to locate him.

The Alaska State Troopers identified the missing man as Seth Whiteman, 23, of Eagle River.

U.S. Coast Guard watchstanders on Monday received a report of a man overboard from the F/V Sandman near Egegik Bay, Petty Officer 3rd Class Cameron Snell said.

A seven-hour search ensued involving the cutter Frederick Mann, a helicopter from Air Station Kodiak, the Alaska State Troopers patrol vessel Stimson and state aircraft.

The search was suspended late Monday pending development of new information.

The missing man reportedly was not wearing a life jacket, Snell said.

State records indicate the Sandman belongs to Isaac J. Thistle, of Wasilla.

Pollock wars

The state of Alaska is objecting to Marine Stewardship Council recertification of Russia's Western Bering Sea pollock fishery.

Here's a letter from Alaska Fish and Game Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang to MSC Chief Executive Rupert Howes.