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Fred Wahl Marine Construction specializes in building and repairing commercial fishing vessels for the West Coast and Alaska. Their shipyard is located on the Oregon Coast. Photo on Fred Wahl Facebook page

From humble beginnings to iconic vessels: Celebrating 50 years of Fred Wahl Marine Construction

Paul Molyneaux

Alaska's 2023 pink salmon harvest of almost 200,000 metric tons was likely exceeded three times by the Russian harvest, driving down market value for all salmon species. NOAA photo.

Impact of pink salmon failure still being calculated

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Photo by Global Seafood

Canada to build conservation salmon hatchery in BC

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Salmon courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

2020 salmon bust aid application deadline nears

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Chinook salmon. California Department of Fish and Wildlife photo/G. Ghrist.

U.S. appeals court allows chinook fishery to remain open

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Photo by Susan Chambers

Trollers irate over loss of August opening

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salmon migration Alaska USFWS Tongiak Ntl Wildlife Refuge — Salmon migration. USFWS/Togiak National Wildlife Refuge photo.

Commentary: Salmon managers destabilize production

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The 34-foot, 53-year-old Dab Chick has gained five fish holds, a new fuel tank space (white hold) and a trolling cockpit at the transom. Coamings down the center of the deck will support a sliding drum on an I-beam. Veronica Staggs photo.

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Alaska yard helps fishermen diversify

Michael Crowley

salmon migration Alaska USFWS Tongiak Ntl Wildlife Refuge — Salmon migration. USFWS/Togiak National Wildlife Refuge photo.

Washington sets chinook season for fall

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Despite the 2024 prediction of an average pink harvest, the total amounts continue to trend down during the salmon season. Photo by Mark A. McCaffrey

Prince William Sound salmon catch hits 8.7m despite statewide pink salmon decline

Carli Stewart

Photo by MARCELODLT / Shutterstock.

Chilean salmon farms face growing opposition

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