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Chum salmon leaping near Cold Bay, Alaska. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service photo.

Alaska's chum salmon harvest almost 25 million fish

Norton Sound red king crab. NOAA photo.

Alaska crabbers await announcement of fishery openings

blue economy — Alaskans can apply to the Ocean Technology Innovation Sprint through Tuesday, Sept. 26.

Blue economy draws entrepreneurs and innovators to Alaska

Annual vessel documentation renewal through the U.S. Coast Guard costs $26. Satori Sails photo.

Coast Guard warns fishermen of vessel documentation scam

Alaska salmon sockeye - salmon catch — Sockeye salmon. NOAA photo.

Salmon catch surpasses forecast as Alaska fisheries head into busy fall season

Saltonstall-Kennedy — Fishing boats docked in Newport, Ore. NOAA photo.

Saltonstall-Kennedy grant proposal cut-off is Oct. 10

alaska salmon — Alaska sockeye salmon. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service photo.

Alaska salmon catch closes in on forecast

Alaska seafood on display in Japan. Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute photo.

Weak dollar boosts foreign seafood sales

stay alive — The vessel Ketok is partially submerged off Ekuk Beach in Nushagak Bay. At least four vessels were partially submerged in the bay after encountering bad weather in the region while carrying heavy loads. Alaska Department of Fish and Game photo.

Deadly summer season calls for evaluation of safety preparedness

Frankenfish — AquaBounty

The future of Frankenfish