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Yukon River king salmon fishermen hoping for a change from last year's dismal returns are getting bad news. State and federal biologists say the 2012 king salmon run may be worse.
Coast Guard rescues 5 from fishing vessel
A Coast Guard helicopter team rescued the captain and four crew members of a fishing tender that lost steering in the Gulf of Alaska's 20-foot seas Friday night, the Coast Guard says.
Senate rejects Murkowski amendment on genetically modified salmon
The U.S. Senate has rejected an amendment by Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski that would have required a comprehensive study of genetically engineered salmon before it can be sold to consumers.
Washington man collapses, dies on fish processor near Togiak
Alaska State Troopers say a 43-year-old Washington state man died Thursday on board a commercial fishing vessel anchored 10 miles off Togiak.
First of season's Copper River salmon arrive in Seattle
The first shipment of Alaska's Copper River salmon arrived Friday morning at Sea-Tac Airport aboard an Alaska Airlines cargo flight from Cordova.
Seattle chefs await Alaska's Copper River salmon
Some of the first salmon caught in Alaska's Copper River this year are scheduled to arrive at Sea-Tac Airport on Friday aboard an Alaska Airlines cargo flight from Cordova.
Studies point to trouble when hatchery and wild salmon mix
New studies published this week in a special issue of the journal Environmental Biology of Fishes present more evidence of potential trouble when hatchery salmon mingle with wild stocks. But hatcheries are important in preserving salmon fisheries, the guest editor of the edition tells The New York Times, and a balance needs to be found.
Coast Guard airlifts 3 from trawler with ammonia leak
Three people have been airlifted from a factory trawler in the Bering Sea after an ammonia leak aboard the vessel, the U.S. Coast Guard reported, adding that all three were in good condition.
Owner of sunken Sitka boat says he'll refloat it
A nearly-century-old commercial fishing boat that ran aground last week in Sitka is now in worse shape. The wooden troller Igloo sank as it was being towed to harbor. Owner Kris Foster says he plans to recover the boat. All fuel was pumped out of the Igloo's tanks before the sinking, he says.
Boom truck operator dies in fall at Seward small boat harbor
An Icicle Seafoods boom truck tipped while loading a vessel with fishing equipment Tuesday morning in the Seward small boat harbor, killing the 52-year-old operator.
Federal contractors to monitor Southeast Alaska gillnetters
Observers hired by the National Marine Fisheries Service will monitor commercial fishermen catching salmon with drift gillnets near Petersburg and Wrangell starting next month in what the NMFS is calling a data-collecting project.
Southeast fishermen approve salmon permit buyback plan
Southeast Alaska commercial fishermen have approved a $13 million plan to buy back 64 state permits for purse seine fishing to boost market conditions.
Feds take control of seized fishing vessel
Federal officials are deciding how to dispose of a ship seized last year for illegal fishing.
Canadian crew grabbed souvenirs from Japanese 'ghost ship'
The captain of the Canadian fishing crew that briefly considered trying to salvage the tsunami-launched Japanese "ghost ship" said the experience was all about "fun and adventure," though they had hoped to return the ship to its Japanese owners. After boarding the ship in Alaska waters, they concluded they couldn't salvage it -- and also that it had been previously plundered, reports The Province of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Grand jury issues indictment for ocean dumping by fisherman
A federal grand jury has indicted a Kodiak man on charges of dumping pollutants from his fishing vessel into the harbor at St. Paul in the Pribilof Islands.
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Boosting quality of catch pays off for fishermen
Fishermen in the world's largest salmon fishery at Bristol Bay are getting good grades for improving the quality of their salmon, and it's boosting their bottom line.
Harvest of ocean's smallest fish takes toll on food chain
As ocean scientists probe what ails some of the largest creatures in the sea, a wave of new research is urging them to look at the little things -- specifically, the tiny schooling fish that make up the cornerstone of ocean food webs.
Restaurant to pay $18,000 fine for serving subsistence-caught halibut
The owners of a Juneau restaurant have agreed to pay a penalty for buying subsistence-harvested halibut.
State to begin Sitka herring aerial surveys
The Department of Fish and Game says aerial surveys will begin Tuesday in preparation for the first opening of the Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery.
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Home-grown Alaska salmon return dropped in 2011
The state's annual report on its fisheries enhancement programs shows that last year hatchery returns and harvests were down by more than half from 2010, when a record 77 million hatchery salmon were caught.
Coast Guard suspends search for overboard fisherman
Coast Guard air rescue crews spent six hours Friday searching more than 40 square miles of water before suspending a search for a man who went overboard from a fishing boat near Sand Point.
Oil up to near $92 on Greece vote optimism, Iran
Oil rose to near $92 a barrel Monday as Greek polls suggested pro-austerity parties might win elections next month, raising the likelihood the country will stay in the euro common currency.
Tony Blair says he ducked fight with UK media
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair testified Monday that he never challenged the influential British press because doing so would have plunged his administration into a drawn-out and politically damaging fight.
Smith, Jones' 'MiB3' zaps 'Avengers' out of No. 1
The comic action heroes of "Men in Black 3" have taken over the weekend box office from the comic-book superheroes of "The Avengers."
Russian tycoon unexpectedly quits as CEO of TNK-BP
Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman on Monday unexpectedly announced his resignation as chief executive of TNK-BP, a sign of rising tensions between shareholders at the Russian venture of British company BP.
Greek stocks soar on pro-bailout party's poll gain
Greek stock markets rebounded strongly on Monday from a 22-year low on hopes a pro-bailout party will win crucial national elections next month, which would avoid a catastrophic rift with international creditors and keep the struggling country within the euro currency union.
Coast Guard crew medevacs ailing Bering Sea fisherman
Stored gasoline spills at False Pass seafood processing plant
One man dead, another hurt in fishing boat accidents
Snapped cable kills fisherman on commercial vessel
Icicle Seafoods to acquire Bristol Bay processor Snopac
Coast Guard rescues crew that abandoned drifting vessel
State salmon harvest projected to be lower than last year's
Federal budget mixed bag for commercial fisheries
Alaskan butterfish? What was really served to the Chinese VP?
Simple system shows if doors, hatches are open
Fire gets out of control quickly, tears through seafood warehouse
Fire tears through St. Paul Island seafood warehouse
Former fisheries official gets prison for fishing violations
Homer business's nets are quite a catch
Parnell backs change in DNR mission statement
Government recommends less prison time for Fuglvog
Fish sold as king salmon turn out to be chums; seller convicted
Halibut stocks continue to decline amid concerns
Commission cuts most Alaska commercial halibut catch limits
Ice in Bering Sea threatens crab fishery
Coast Guard rescues two fishing vessel crews
Advancing ice puts Bering Sea snow crab season on hold
19 seafood entries compete in Seattle
Fishing fee refund case sent back for recalculation
Alaska salmon packers leave sustainability certification program
Predators may block recovery of Alaska sea lions, scientists say
Feds followed rules with sea lion protections, judge rules
Alaska salmon industry drops sustainability certification program
Kodiak fishery center gets new name
Website shows how sonar used to track salmon
Alaska 'ocean ranching' threatens wild B.C. salmon, conservationists charge
Trial set for Fuglvog associate facing fishing charges
US sets 2012 catch limits for all managed fish species
Sea ice hastens Bering Sea snow crab fishery
'Deadliest Catch' crewman charged with assault
China due to become Alaska's top export customer
Snapshot of Alaska seafood industry in '11
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