Judge said NOAA Fisheries must fix errors in its biological opinion to allow ‘incidental take’ of Chinook salmon.
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AK’s federal fishing priorities outlined by ADF&G Commissioner
Commissioner outlines AK focus for NPFMC in special commentary.
Sunflower sea star nears “threatened” listing, comments wanted
The die off of sea stars is considered by NOAA to be “the largest marine wildlife disease outbreak on record.”
Research tracked 66 juvenile wild salmon populations from OR to AK over decades. Calls for protecting salmon habitats.
Southeast AK troll fishery closed to protect whales
Closure threatens hundred of jobs and a $30 million industry.
Intrafish: AK pollock industry avoids ‘hard cap’ on chum salmon bycatch for now
NPFMC opts for more “self-policing” and “self-regulation” for pollock trawlers instead of a chum cap.
Fish hatcheries get a new look amid Yukon River salmon crisis
Continued dwindling numbers of salmon is prompting more openness to the idea of hatcheries.
Long-term outlook “optimistic” for Bristol Bay sockeye salmon
Positive sockeye outlook depends on careful management and habitat protection.
Most king salmon fishing from Kenai to Mat-Su shut down this summer
A sweeping array of emergency closures for sport and personal use fishing adds to AK salmon crisis.
Nominations wanted for federal AK salmon task force
Another task force aims to fill data gaps on AK salmon returns.