Friday, October 9, 2026

Alaska

High school students learn outboard systems at UAF’s Bristol Bay campus

KDLG by Mike Davis - October 7, 2026 

High school students from across the region are learning about outboard motors for college credit this week at the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Bristol Bay Campus in Dillingham. 

https://www.kdlg.org/show/campus-corner/2026-10-07/high-school-students-learn-outboard-systems-at-uafs-bristol-bay-campus

Environment/Science

New interactive tsunami map helps Alaska communities prepare for the worst

Alaska Public Media by Shelby Herbert - October 7, 2026 

The Alaska Earthquake Center has launched an interactive map to help coastal communities prepare for dangerous tsunamis.

https://alaskapublic.org/news/alaska-desk/2026-10-07/new-interactive-tsunami-map-helps-alaska-communities-prepare-for-the-worst

MSC begins 60-day consultation on improvements to its Fisheries Program

Saving Seafood by Marine Stewardship Council - October 8, 2026

The following was released by the Marine Stewardship Council:The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is seeking feedback on proposed revisions to its Fisheries Program. 

https://www.savingseafood.org/news/conservation-environment/msc-begins-60-day-consultation-on-improvements-to-its-fisheries-program/

Federal Register

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish Reserves in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area

A Rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 10/09/2026

In rule document 2026-20019, appearing on pages 61795 through 61796 in the issue of Wednesday, September 30, 2026, make the following correction:On page 61795, in the third column, on the first line of the DATES section, “October 30, 2026” should read “September 30, 2026”.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/09/C1-2026-20019/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-groundfish-reserves-in-the-bering-sea-and

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Pot Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska

A Rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 10/08/2026

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using pot gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2026 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod allocated to vessels using pot gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.  

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/08/2026-20637/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-cod-by-vessels-using-pot-gear-in-the

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