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Shellfish aquaculture is allowed in the state of Alaska, however, finfish farming is prohibited. Photo courtesy of ADF&G

Alaska legislators oppose Governor’s fish farming proposal

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ADF&G published a dozen announcements last Tuesday intending to protect the dwindling king salmon stocks in the Cook Inlet region. Photo courtesy of Alaska Department of Fish & Game

Kenai River king salmon closures announced for third year

Carli Stewart

Maritime Fabrication modified the Starship from a strictly Bristol Bay gillnetter for fishing Southeast Alaska salmon and halibut. with a new deck drum and stern roller making hauling and setting longline gear easier. Maritime Fabrication photo.

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Conversion broadens horizons for an Alaska gillnetter

Michael Crowley

Lawyers representing the Cook Inlet drift fleet fired off the latest in a volley of court actions. Photo courtesy of UCIDA

Cook Inlet drift fleet battles on in court

Charlie Ess

DOGE Alaska is a group of citizens who are researching waste, fraud, and abuse. It’s a project and not a formal organization. Photo by Mary Capriole

$2.4M grant found supporting tribal households

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Photo by Salmon Hatcheries for AK

Alaska Board of Fisheries rejects hatchery production cuts

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Kinematics Bristol Bay Gillnetter — Kevin Wilson, deckhand on the F/V Curragh, standing on the back deck of a 32-foot salmon gillnetter on his first day of the season in Alaska’s Bristol Bay Naknek River fishing district. Kinematics Marine Equipment

Bristol Bay data show widening gap in fishermen’s earnings

Charlie Ess

“Excellent” predictions for sockeye; “strong” for pinks and chums. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Alaska’s 2025 salmon forecast

Laine Welch

Northern pike has proven to traverse brackish waters, potentially expanding their reach into Alaska’s salmon-rich ecosystems. Photo courtesy of Ryan Hagerty & USFWS

Northern pike breach saltwater barrier, endangering AK salmon

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While US consumers remain willing to consume farmed salmon, primarily like this one from Chile, there has been little demand for AquaBounty’s genetically engineered AquAdvantage salmon. After more than 30 years, the company, formerly AF Protein, has terminated its salmon farming efforts. Paul Molyneaux photo.

The rise and fall of genetically engineered salmon

Paul Molyneaux

Alaska legislative leaders have convened a task force to chart a path to recovery within the state's fishing industry. Photo by Danita Delimont

Alaska charts a course to revive the seafood industry

Carli Stewart