Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- Jun 10
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Alaska
Copper River Nouveau to honor fisherman Bill Webber
Cordova Times by Margaret Bauman - June 8, 2026
Longtime Cordova salmon harvester and processor Bill Webber will be honored for his achievements in fisheries during the 27th annual Copper River Nouveau this week.
National
Office of Seafood funding passes US House
In addition to funding for the Office of Seafood, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) budget includes funding and language targeting imported seafood.
Intrafish by Kyle Stucker - June 8, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives passed funding for the new Office of Seafood within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week.
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NOAA strengthens commitment to aquaculture through new cooperative institute
More than $13M invested in research partnerships to bolster American seafood competitiveness
NOAA by staff - June 8, 2026
Today, NOAA announced the University of New Hampshire as host institution for the new NOAA Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Markets (CIFARM) to expand NOAA’s impact and strengthen efforts to boost American seafood competitiveness.
International
EU targets Russian seafood with new sanctions, moves to ban cod imports
“We propose substantial restrictions on imports on some fish products, and a complete ban on others, including cod,” said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Intrafish by Rachel Sapin, Hanna Gezelius and Rachel Mutter - June 9, 2026
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Environment/Science
NOAA hydrographic surveys are underway around Kodiak
KMXT by Katherine Irving - June 9, 2026
Summer survey season is underway, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is studying the bottom of the ocean around Kodiak.
‘What we’re seeing is adaptation’: scientists study influx of gray whales into Sitka Sound during herring spawn
KCAW by Hope McKenney - June 8, 2026
It’s early May, and five gray whales weave between the kelp as they feed on herring eggs in the water around our 20-foot inflatable boat.
Labeling and Marketing
Holding Fast: Kelp Farms Seek Broader Market Base
Alaska Business by Christi Foist - June 8, 2026
From fishing line to fertilizer, food to medicine, kelp has a long history of use in Alaska Native technology.
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