Friday, July 31, 2026
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Alaska
Kuskokwim Bay commercial salmon fishery opens after 5-year hiatus
KYUK by Evan Erickson - July 29, 2026
Dozens of ocean-going skiffs have been busy unfurling gill nets along the shores of Kuskokwim Bay.
Environment/Science
State denies Ketchikan tribe’s request to open green crab fishery
KRBD by Hunter Morrison - July 30, 2026
The Ketchikan Indian Community submitted an emergency petition to the state’s Board of Fisheries in March, asking to reclassify European green crabs from a Class A to a Class B banned invasive species.
New class to teach Southeast mariners how to avoid hitting humpback whales
KTOO by Alix Soliman - July 30, 2026
A new class developed by whale biologists and marine pilots in Southeast Alaska will soon teach mariners how to avoid hitting humpback whales when sailing large ships through the region.
Federal Register
North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 07/30/2026
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Legislative Committee will meet on August 10, 2026.
FYI’s
Seeking Public Comments on Where to Look for New Aquaculture Opportunity Areas
Attend one of three public listening sessions or provide a written comment through September 14, 2026 to help inform where NOAA should focus on searching for Aquaculture Opportunity Areas.
NOAA Fisheries - July 30, 2026
NOAA is seeking public input on where to focus while searching places to begin the process of identifying Aquaculture Opportunity Areas. We are requesting relevant information on specific issues and areas we should consider for future Aquaculture Opportunity Areas.
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