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Alaska commercial fishing news and notes

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Oscar Dyson overhaul

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NOAA has awarded a $95.4 million contract to a Seward shipyard for major upgrades to the fisheries survey vessel Oscar Dyson.

King Cove's plight

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With the collapse last year of Peter Pan Seafood, the remote Alaska Peninsula community of King Cove now faces another salmon season without...
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

A big boost for Cook Inlet EEZ sockeye

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The National Marine Fisheries Service has published a total allowable catch of 800,126 sockeye for this year's Cook Inlet Exclusive Eco...
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Efforts continue to salvage burned car carrier

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The fire-damaged cargo ship Morning Midas, laden with electric and other vehicles, remains disabled in the North Pacific, with a difficult m...
Monday, June 16, 2025

Salmon notes

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Here are observations from the young salmon season so far. • Action is picking up across Alaska, with anticipation building for the big Bris...
Sunday, June 15, 2025

Beware the bolts

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We're not sure if lightning is ever a concern for Alaska fishermen, but we'll note that June 22-28 is National Lightning Safety Awar...
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Friday, June 13, 2025

The governor's fish vetoes

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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy yesterday signed the new state budget , but vetoed some significant spending. A couple of fish-related items were ...
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