National Fisherman

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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 renewed debate over pelagic trawl gear is drawing attention from conservation groups, fishermen and fisheries managers. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Pelagic trawl debate returns as council weighs next steps on gear performance

NF Staff

Bering Sea pollock come aboard a trawler. NMFS video image.

North Pacific council seeks public comment on pelagic trawl gear

Margaret Bauman

Copper River salmon. National Park Service photo.

Copper River sockeye fillets are a hot seller

Margaret Bauman

Alaska's seafood industry generates $5.Alaska's seafood industry generates $5.3 billion in value annually, supporting more than 15,000 Alaskans across 120 communities statewide. Shutterstock photo.

Alaska seafood industry valued at $5.3 billion

Margaret Bauman

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