Fishermen like Cole Hockema would normally be out on the water until early November, when the Gulf of Alaska’s pollock B season typically closes. But this fall season ended just three weeks into fishing.
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NOAA economists report plunging revenues for Alaska commercial fisheries
Last year in particular marked one of the worst years for commercial fishermen in modern history.
Philippine consulate visits Kodiak for the first time since before the pandemic
For the first time since before the pandemic, a Philippine diplomat visited Kodiak on last week. The consular team provided services that people would otherwise have to leave the island, or the state, to receive.
Spike in salmon shark sightings near Kodiak stumps researchers
The sharks are turning up in fishermen’s nets more often, but scientists say it’s not clear whether their Alaska population has risen.
NOAA study links massive Bering Sea snow crab loss to climate change
The new study deepens the connection between human-caused climate change and the crabs’ die-off in recent years.
Coast Guardsman’s death prompts mental health conversations at Base Kodiak
Coast Guard officials call the rescue swimmer’s June 25 death “a tragedy,” urging comrades to use stress management resources on base.