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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.

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NOAA Fisheries has taken the next step in exploring offshore aquaculture development in Alaska. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

NOAA eyes Alaska aquaculture, opens door for public input

NF Staff

Sorting and weighing fish on deck on the 2022 Bering Sea groundfish survey aboard the F/V Alaska Knight. Photo courtesy of Emily Markowitz/NOAA Fisheries.

Alaska lawmakers weigh trawl ban as salmon crisis fuels debate

NF Staff

According to Alaska Fish News, the first peek at Alaska 2026 statewide salmon forecast indicates a big decline in catches. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Alaska salmon harvest projected down sharply in 2026

Laine Welch

A new study released by a global seafood alliance contends that bottom trawling undermines local food systems by displacing small-scale fisheries. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Study argues serious impacts of bottom trawling on food security

Margaret Bauman

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