National Fisherman

Alaska

Crew aboard a Bristol Bay gillnetter in the Egegik District of Bristol Bay harvest reds in the world's largest wild sockeye salmon fishery. Photo courtesy of Margaret Bauman

Alaska's wild salmon harvest climbs to over 14.5 million fish

Margaret Bauman

New studies at the University of British Columbia confirm the increasing heat stress for juvenile salmon at this vulnerable stage of their lives. Photo courtesy of University of Alaska Anchorage

Studies document impact of warm streams on juvenile salmon

Margaret Bauman

The Trump administration defended the federal government's decision to block the proposed Pebble Mine in southwest Alaska during oral arguments in federal court last week. Photo courtesy of Save Bristol Bay

Trump administration defends Pebble Mine veto in federal court

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State officials say the proposed changes would make Alaska’s water reservation process more efficient, consistent and cost-effective, while supporting development that aligns with the public interest. Photo courtesy of NF Archive

Proposed water regulations changes could profoundly impact salmon streams

Margaret Bauman

The U.S. Secretary of Commerce selected the governors' second-choice nominees for two open seats on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Commerce bypasses governors' top picks for North Pacific Council seats

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Photo courtesy of NF Archive

Group criticizes proposed Alaska water reservation changes

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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has announced a 2026-27 total allowable catch of approximately 4.74 million pounds for Alaska golden king crab. Photo courtesy of Keyport LLC

Alaska golden king crab TAC rises 13 percent for 2026-27 season

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New research on the impact of kelp farming in Alaska shows reduced local carbon dioxide levels. Photo courtesy of NOAA

Popular kelp varieties benefit ocean environment

Margaret Bauman

The statewide 2026 commercial salmon forecast is projected to total 135.5 million fish, a 36% decline from the 194.8 million landed in 2025. Shutterstock photo.

Alaska commercial sockeye salmon harvest climbs

Margaret Bauman

Federal disaster relief funding totaling $123.6 million will be distributed among fisheries in Alaska, Oregon, California, and Washington's Squaxin Island Tribe to help fishing communities recover from a series of commercial fishery collapses between 2019 and 2023. Shutterstock photo.

Commerce Department releases $123.6 million in fishery disaster aid

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Fishery biologists Chris Anderson, Chris Long, and KC Dill prepare to release a satellite-tagged Pacific cod. Before release, the fish is lowered to depth to aid survival. NOAA Fisheries photo.

Scientists tag Pacific cod to track climate shifts in the Bering Sea

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