Mining Operations in Norton Sound Subject to New Rules
New protection measures for crab and salmon will restrict timing, depth, and locations of mining operations in Norton Sound.
Fisheries
Scott Kelly Joins United Fishermen of Alaska as Executive Administrator
United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA), Alaska’s statewide commercial fishing trade association, has hired Scott Kelley as its Executive Administrator effective June, 2019. Kelley, a Juneau resident, brings vast experience in commercial fisheries as the former Director of Commercial Fisheries for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Alaska Air Cargo Brings the Season’s First Wild Copper River Salmon to Seattle
Today officially marks the start of the salmon season that is anticipated by seafood lovers throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Alaska Fishermen Are Becoming More Specialized
Participation in Alaska’s fisheries has dropped and specialization has increased during the past 30 years, according to a new study published in the journal Fish and Fisheries.
Seafood Industry Set to Hire More Than 4,000 Processors
Alaskans looking for summer employment have the opportunity to work in the seafood processing industry.
Coast Guard Demobilizes St. Paul, Cold Bay, Forward Operating Locations
Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak aircrews demobilized forward operating locations in St. Paul and Cold Bay, concluding the supplemental coverage of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Chain.