National Fisherman

Chignik

In 2009, about 134,700 cubic yards of material was dredged and placed upland for erosion control in creation of a new boat harbor. The new harbor has 2 breakwaters, the north breakwater being about 304’ long and the south breakwater being about 1279’ long.

 CHIGNIK WEATHER

A basket of sea sponges collected from Alaskan waters. Scientists recently identified nine previously unknown sponge species, including one representing a new-to-science genus. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

New sea sponge species renew debate over seafloor protections

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Wrangell Ports and Harbors photo.

PME Exhibitor Preview: Wrangell Marine Service Center

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All three Bering Sea crab fisheries open Oct. 15, with measured harvest levels as stocks continue to rebuild. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

2026-27 catch limits set for red king, snow, and Bairdi crab

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3D rendering of an underwater data center. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Fishing groups concerned over proposed Cook Inlet data center

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