Alaska Aquaculture Permitting Portal and Guidance Document Now Available
These new tools guide applicants through the aquatic farm leasing and permitting process in Alaska. Navigating the aquaculture leasing and…
Governor Dunleavy Makes Appointments to the Alaska Marine Highway Operating Board
(Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy officially made his appointments to the Alaska Marine Highway Operating Board (AMHOB), including Cynthia…
NOAA Fisheries Implementing Amendment 14 in Alaska’s Cook Inlet
The amendment will affect the Cook Inlet commercial salmon fishing season. This action does not close any salmon fishing in…
Alaska Fishermen ask Governor Dunleavy and North Pacific Fishery Management Council to Change Course on Fisheries Management
Juneau, AK – Commercial fishermen and others from throughout Alaska are calling for a sea change in Alaska’s fisheries management.…
Residents Critical of Slow Response to California Oil Spill
Residents of Huntington Beach, California, say authorities were slow to react to a large oil spill off the coast. The…
N. Korea Issues Navigational Warning Amid Fears of Weapons Test: Reports
SEOUL – North Korea declared a no-sail zone for ships off its east coast earlier this week, suggesting it may…
Court Orders EPA to Address Use of Oil Dispersants on Offshore Spills
Berkeley, CA — A federal district court judge ruled Monday in favor of a coalition of individuals and environmental groups…
Coast Guard icebreaker departs for months-long Arctic deployment, circumnavigation of North America
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) departed Seattle on Saturday, July 10, for a months-long Arctic deployment…
DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of 2021 Winter Ferry Schedule
Comments may be submitted through July 27, 2021 (JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF)…
Coast Guard Cutter returns to Kodiak from Bering Sea patrol
KODIAK, Alaska —The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley returned to homeport on Tuesday before last, following a 52-day…