National Fisherman

Alaska

Commentary: Charting course to Alaska’s seafood independence

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Photo by DFO Canada

Prosecutors seek jail time, fine in attempted slaying of whale

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The Alaska Symphony of Seafood is set for November 19 at the King Street Ballroom, this annual event hosted by the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation. Photo by Britton Spark (@couchchronicles)

Alaska Symphony of Seafood returns to Seattle

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R.I. family makes a go of oyster farming in Alaska

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Spawning salmon carry nutrients—and pollutants—upriver

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Photo by Jim Paulin

Red king crab sales brighten wharf in Kodiak

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Alaska to consider expanding dipnet fishery

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The dwindling Tanner crab fishery will open on January 15, 2025. Photo courtesy of ADF&G

Small Tanner crab fishery will go fast in Kodiak

Laine Welch

Scientists have been looking at the possible effects of abundant pink salmon populations on the North Pacific ecosystem for more than two decades. Photo by Preston and Teresa Cole

Scientists warn pink salmon boom threatens other species

Paul Molyneaux

Leonard Leach of Alaska is one of the 2024 National Fisherman Highliners of the Year. Photo by the Leach family

2024 Highliner of the year: Leonard Leach

Charlie Ess

The European green crab has spread to many parts of the world and was first detected in Alaska in 2022. Photo by ADF&G

Invasive green crabs reach Alaska, threatening fisheries

Paul Molyneaux