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Alaska commercial fishing news and notes

Monday, November 28, 2016

Pollock power in the Bering Sea

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The quota for Bering Sea pollock is likely to remain high next year based on the new stock assessment . Government scientists are recommen...
Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Bristol Bay catch projected lower in 2017

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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is forecasting a commercial catch of 27.5 million sockeye salmon next year at Bristol Bay. Last se...
Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Poor outlook for Upper Cook Inlet sockeye

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The state's 2017 forecast projects a commercial harvest of 1.7 million sockeye in Upper Cook Inlet. That would be 1.2 million fewer t...
Monday, November 14, 2016

Some significant MSC news

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Alaska's salmon fishery — with one big exception — is certified as well-managed and sustainable under the Marine Stewardship Council p...
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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Another Southeast seine buyback?

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Here's a federal notice indicating Southeast Alaska salmon seine permit holders soon will vote on whether to shoulder a $5.8 million lo...
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Monday, November 7, 2016

Strong outlook for Southeast pink salmon

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The state is forecasting a strong harvest of 43 million pink salmon next year in Southeast Alaska. That would be a big rebound from this ...
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Thursday, October 6, 2016

Severe cut for Bering Sea snow crab

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The Bering Sea snow crab quota for the season opening Oct. 15 is just under 21.6 million pounds. That's down 47 percent from last sea...
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