commercial fishing
Fishermen-led projects increase understanding of Southeast Alaska ecosystem
Managers, biologists and oceanographers need information to understand the marine habitat and distribution of salmon and other fish. Meanwhile, Southeast Alaska’s approximately 1,500 salmon trollers are on the water throughout…
Read MoreBristol Bay Campus hosts lunchtime info series for local fishermen
Alaska Sea Grant and the Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation started a new monthly “Lunch and Learn” program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Bristol Bay Campus in Dillingham. These…
Read MoreSea Grant at Pacific Marine Expo and redesigned FishBiz website
What do Alaska Sea Grant and the Space Needle have in common? Not much, really—but Alaska Sea Grant is headed to Seattle and will be at the Pacific Marine Expo!…
Read MoreResearch shows how jack salmon contribute to population and genetics
In the world of commercial fisheries management and Pacific salmon research, jack salmon haven’t received nearly as much attention as their larger relatives, but that may change as a result…
Read MoreAlaska Sea Grant at ComFish
Every year, Alaska Sea Grant participates in ComFish, Alaska’s largest and longest running commercial fisheries trade show. This year, fisheries specialist Gabe Dunham, marine advisory agent Sunny Rice and Alaska…
Read MoreIdentifying training needs of new Alaska fishermen
Alaska’s seafood industry is the economic backbone of many coastal communities. Seafood harvesting jobs pay well, and yet getting into the business is not easy. Commercial fishing demands a range…
Read MoreAlaska Young Fishermen’s Summit covers critical topics in fisheries business, safety, and resource management
Fishermen from around the state gathered online last week for the ninth Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit (AYFS). The goal of AYFS is to educate new commercial fishermen in the business,…
Read MoreAlaska Sea Grant attends Pacific Marine Expo
Alaska Sea Grant has been attending the Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle for at least four decades. This year, Alaska Sea Grant hosted a booth at the November 18–20 event…
Read MoreTheresa Peterson to keynote Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit
Alaska Sea Grant will host the ninth Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit (AYFS) from December 6–9. Theresa Peterson will provide the keynote address. Peterson is an active subsistence and commercial fisherman…
Read MoreRockfish study adds local ecological knowledge to inform fisheries management
Over 35 species of rockfish live in the waters off the coast of Alaska. Rockfish have been harvested for subsistence for thousands of years, and commercially and recreationally fished since…
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