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Salmon

https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/a8860f38a613420edb72c6e1e4c0ff42.jpg — Lobster trap stacked on Merrill Wharf with a view of Union Wharf, Portland, Maine, across the way. Doug Stewart Photo

Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act: A lifeline for coastal fishing communities

Carli Stewart

Getting on step and making 40 mph, the Battleship undergoing sea trials near Bellingham, Washington. The next step is a barge ride to Nanek, and the run to Egegik. Brad A. Meier photo.

Under Wraps

Paul Molyneaux

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

NOAA names members to Alaska salmon ‘task force’

Charlie Ess

https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/19ff1cf0fac92866c2cd2c4e0f2e47b4.png — Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Demand for Copper River reds strong as run slows

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Salmon task force set up to develop science plan

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Sockeye salmon. NOAA photo.

Cook Inlet salmon management plan mired in courts, meetings

Charlie Ess

https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/7c5bd96e8c20b5a500c0f2756e10aaf8.jpg — Courtesy of Alaska Trollers Associations

Editorial: Under attack, Southeast is fighting again

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https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/b122caae6a68e822c64dd0229385c6ac.jpg — Photo by Albert Koenig: https://www.pexels.com/photo/beautiful-scenery-of-a-lake-in-alaska-12778684/

In western Alaska, deep unease over king salmon closure

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https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/f87d4bb7096d17156f96c10e006c7272.png — King Salmon. Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

NMFS: king salmon fishery possible off S.E. Alaska this summer

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https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/fd607fbf5fc741d142b705d2781b7af3.jpg — King Salmon Troll Fishing. Photo courtesy of Ashley Green.

Group seeks Endangered Species Act protection for Alaska kings

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https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/534ffd86538ba210dd55fa03126ad8e3.jpg — Photo by Errin Casano: https://www.pexels.com/photo/snow-capped-mountain-next-to-lake-under-blue-sky-2356064/

Bristol Bay sockeye harvest may offer clues to decline of kings

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