National Fisherman

Alaska

Egegik River. Photo by Chris Miller

Bristol Bay fisherman's loss leaves hollow in young family

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An orca in Puget Sound. NOAA photo.

Orcas confounding blackcod industry

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Snow crab. Photo by NOAA Fisheries

Scientists uncertain about future of Bering Sea snow crab

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Alaska's 2023 pink salmon harvest of almost 200,000 metric tons was likely exceeded three times by the Russian harvest, driving down market value for all salmon species. NOAA photo.

Impact of pink salmon failure still being calculated

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Photo by Wind Airways

Coast Guard’s new Juneau port reflects role of northern waters

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Snow crab. Photo by NOAA Fisheries

Commentary: Assumptions baked into snow crab theory

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Suzuki makes a good engine, no doubt, and with a commitment to efficiency and the ocean's health. Still, one of the things that makes these engines popular with commercial fishermen on Kodiak Island is the service they get from Water’s Edge Marine.

Kodiak fishermen choose Suzuki outboards for reliable service

Paul Molyneaux

Photo by Deadliest Catch

Sig Hansen: Norwegian crab traps saving time, money

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Snow crab. Photo by NOAA Fisheries

Manmade climate change faulted in snow crab collapse

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The Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers executive director, Jamie Goen, has been appointed to the NPFMC.

Jamie Goen of AK Bering Sea Crabbers gets NPFMC seat

Laine Welch

Photo by Ashley-Belle Burns on Shutterstock

Ketchikan man charged with illegal fishing, theft of pots

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