Alaska and British Columbia officials signed a statement of cooperation Thursday aimed at protecting rivers that flow through the province and the state.
Fisheries
Brotherhood, Sisterhood prep for convention
Alaska’s oldest Native organizations are trying to attract younger members. That and other issues are on the table at the ANB-ANS Grand Camp Convention Oct. 5-8.
Whales, Sea Turtles, Seals: The Unintended Catch Of Abandoned Fishing Gear
An endangered whale was found dead over the weekend, entangled in derelict fishing gear. Such incidents have been on the rise in recent years. A new California law aims to combat the problem.
Fishermen, state, in flux after circuit court overturns state control of Cook Inlet salmon
Federal fisheries oversight required in some busy Alaska salmon fisheries
New satellite-based technology aims to crack down on illegal fishing
Global Fishing Watch — a project developed by Google, Oceana, and SkyTruth — hopes to help everyone track the movement of commercial fishing vessels around the world.
Maritime industry looks to train a skilled workforce
Whether it’s seafood processing or in a shipyard there aren’t enough skilled workers to meet the jobs in Alaska. A group of maritime businesses are looking to train Alaskans to fill skilled jobs in their industry.