The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee today moved a bill to renew the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The sponsor, Alaska Rep. Don Young, says the bill makes minor changes to the fisheries law.
Fisheries
Blessing and remembering Alaska’s commercial fishermen
This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of Juneau’s Blessing of the Fleet.
Trident’s new fishmeal plant to go online soon in Naknek
The newest processing plant in Bristol Bay is about to go online this month. Trident Seafood’s multi-million dollar fishmeal plant should get a test run with Togiak herring.
PSP: tribal partnership seeks modern solution to an ancient problem
Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP)killed two people in Southeast in 2010 and dozens more have fallen ill over the recorded history of the state.
Record low snowpack in Southeast, warm summer ahead
Last weekend, EagleCrest Ski Area received 20 inches of precipitation at its highest elevation, and about six inches at the base.
PSP: With new lab, STA takes a gamble on shellfish testing
Despite the risk of paralytic shellfish poisoning — or PSP — Southeast Alaska has a robust dive fishery that includes geoduck clams.