Upcoming

Here are a few noteworthy events to mark on your calendar.

• The Alaska Bycatch Advisory Council will hold a public meeting via Zoom this Tuesday. The agenda includes some interesting items such as a presentation from Trident Seafoods on "innovation for bycatch mitigation."

• Pacific Marine Expo, the huge and popular Seattle trade show, is set for Nov. 20-22. Find all the details here.

• The inaugural Washington Fishermen's Convention is set for Dec. 4-8 in Westport. It looks to feature lots of worthwhile learning opportunities for commercial fishermen. Washington Sea Grant has more information.

• Registration is now open for the 2026 Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit set for Jan. 20-22 in Juneau. Here is more information.

On the horizon

Here are upcoming events of importance to Alaska's fishing industry:

NMFS three-day Alaska pollock workshop

International Pacific Halibut Commission annual meeting

Alaska Board of Fisheries meeting, Ketchikan

NPFMC special meeting on chum bycatch, Cook Inlet salmon

ComFish Alaska, Kodiak

Mark your calendar

The Alaska Legislature has passed an act establishing Aug. 10 of each year as Alaska Wild Salmon Day.

A special date on the calendar for salmon?

State Rep. Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham, has filed a bill to designate Aug. 10 of each year as Alaska Wild Salmon Day.