Gov. Bill Walker signed an administrative order in early 2015, creating a mariculture task force in hopes of boosting aquatic farming and fisheries. The task force has been examining all areas of the mariculture industry and will present a comprehensive plan to Walker in 2018. The 11-member panel has split its resources into five advisory committees over the past year.
Food
Asian tapeworm found in Alaska salmon off Kenai Peninsula coast
Scientists recently announced they had found an Asian tapeworm species in pink salmon caught off the coast of the Kenai Peninsula. In a recent study, a team of scientists identified a Japanese broad tapeworm larva in pink salmon caught in Resurrection Creek near Hope. The study appears in the February issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Warming oceans could boost dangerous toxin in your shellfish dinner
A new study finds a link between warming waters and a dangerous neurotoxin that builds up in species like Dungeness crabs, clams and mussels — and can be hazardous, even fatal in people who eat them.
Slideshow: Gov. Walker, Lt. Gov. Mallott, family and friends serve dinner at The Glory Hole
Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott volunteered during the dinner shift at The Glory Hole soup kitchen and shelter on Friday.
Working group supports Fish and Game proposal for caribou hunt changes
In a meeting last month, the Western Arctic Caribou Herd Working Group voted to give its official support of the Department of Fish and Game’s proposal to modify the caribou hunt structure in five northern hunting units.
Ketchikan High School club donates pie proceeds to Pioneers
The Ketchikan High School’s Rotary Interact Club raised more money than they’ve ever raised before selling pies for seniors. They raised a total over $3000.