NOAA Fisheries announced the publication of the final rule that implements Federal management of commercial and recreational salmon fishing in the Cook Inlet Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Area. All requirements under this final rule are effective 30 days after publication. More information is available on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Region website. Federal management results in new requirements […]
The response, in a remote community, took several days and involved a broad array of partner agencies, organizations, and local trained volunteers A humpback whale was entangled in fishing gear in Iliuliuk Bay, near the Port of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Due to the efforts of NOAA, partners, and local trained volunteers, it was successfully […]
Petition did not meet criteria necessary for emergency action NOAA Fisheries denied a request for emergency action to institute a cap of zero on Chinook salmon bycatch in the Bering Sea pollock fishery. The request was submitted on January 17, 2024. It effectively asked Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to close the Bering Sea pollock […]
Scientists examine effects of release timing and size at release on survival of hatchery-reared red king crab. A new study found that releasing red king crab as early as possible after they are reared in a hatchery may improve young crab survival and save operational costs. Scientists from the Alaska Fisheries Science Center observed that the best time […]
