Alaska Southeast Alaska salmon fishery defenders lash out against Ocean Wise recommendation removal“Just shutting everything down and eating more cows instead is not the solution.” Seafood Source by Cliff White - July 25, 2024 The Marine Stewardship Council and Alaska fishing industry representatives are pushing back against a decision by Ocean Wise to drop its recommendation of MSC-certified salmon fisheries in Southeast Alaska. https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/environment-sustainability/southeast-alaska-salmon-fishery-defenders-lash-out-against-ocean-wise-recommendation-removal The Outlook for commercial fisheries | Talk of Alaska Alaska Public Media by Lori Townsend - July 24, 2024 Alaska’s commercial fisheries have, for decades, been an international symbol of prosperity, abundance and healthy eating, providing a good living for generations of fishermen and their crews. But a combination of factors are endangering the economy of many coastal communities and transforming the lives of Alaskans who depend on commercial fishing. We discuss the future outlook for Alaska’s iconic fisheries on this Talk of Alaska. https://alaskapublic.org/2024/07/24/the-outlook-for-commercial-fisheries-talk-of-alaska/ Unalaska, Aleutians East Borough oppose Rep. Peltola’s proposed trawling limitations KUCB by Theo Greenly - July 25, 2024 Communities in the Aleutians are pushing back against proposed legislation that would bring stricter regulations to the Bering Sea trawl fishery. https://www.kucb.org/industry/2024-07-25/unalaska-aleutians-east-borough-oppose-rep-peltolas-proposed-trawling-limitations Alaska Salmon Research Task Force issues final report on research needs Cordova Times by Margaret Bauman - July 24, 2024 A final report released by the Alaska Salmon Research Task Force and its Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim Working Group identified potential impacts to salmon productivity, gaps in understanding the Pacific salmon life cycle, and recommends research priorities to support sustainable management. https://thecordovatimes.com/2024/07/24/alaska-salmon-research-task-force-issues-final-report-on-research-needs/ FYI’s Bristol Maps app changes navigation for fishermenKDLG by Jessie Sheldon - July 24, 2024 Bristol Bay’s waters can be a maze of sand bars and hidden channels. And they change every year, with each storm and tide. But the charts that fishermen use to navigate Bristol Bay have remained largely the same. Recently, a long-time Bristol Bay fisherman developed an app to give fishermen more up–to-date options.https://www.kdlg.org/news/2024-07-24/bristol-maps-app-changes-navigation-for-fishermen 2024 Pacific Marine Expo registration now live! National Fisherman - July 25, 2024 Registration is now live for the West Coast's largest commercial marine trade show, serving commercial mariners from Alaska to California. Join industry experts and commercial fishermen from November 20-22 at Lumen Field in Seattle for the 2024 Pacific Marine Expo (PME). Industry members can register for free HERE. This year, you will find: A Diverse Range of Exhibitors. Our exhibitors will showcase various products across nearly every commercial marine category, from cutting-edge… https://www.nationalfisherman.com/2024-pacific-marine-expo-registration-now-live A former Alaska fisherman is turning trash into plastic lumber Anchorage Daily News by Alex DeMarban - July 25, 2024 A recycling company founded by a former Alaska fisherman has begun accepting plastic waste that wasn’t previously accepted for recycling in Anchorage. https://www.adn.com/alaska-journal/news/2024/07/25/a-former-alaska-fisherman-is-turning-trash-into-plastic-lumber/
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