Monday, August 24, 2026
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Alaska
Inside the Dillingham net shop keeping Bristol Bay fishermen fishing
National Fisherman by Paul Molyneaux - August 21, 2026
When escapement around the Nugashik District meets targets, and the fishery opens, it can be madness.
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Environment/Science
NOAA is ending support for a key climate report. Arctic scientists say they’ll release it anyway.
KNBA by Alena Naiden - August 21, 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced earlier this month it would end its support for the Arctic Report Card, an annual report that features the work of many Alaska scientists and observers.
Labeling and Marketing
3MMI - Pollock Prices Surge as Raw Material Supply Tightens | 2026 Market Update
Tradex Foods - August 24, 2026
Pollock raw material prices are climbing, with current indications out of China putting Russian H&G around $2,600/MT and Alaskan H&G around $3,300/MT.
Federal Register
Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 08/24/2026
The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold its 161st Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC), Executive and Budget Standing Committee (SC), and 208th Council meetings to take actions on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region.
International Pacific Halibut Commission Appointments
A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 08/24/2026
NOAA is soliciting nominations for a resident of Alaska to serve as a United States Commissioner to the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC). This action is necessary to ensure that the interests of the United States and all of its stakeholders in the Pacific halibut fishery are adequately represented. The intended effect of this solicitation is to ensure stakeholder participation in the process of filling a vacant Commissioner position.
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