National Fisherman

Alaska

70% of Alaskans would approve a total ban on industrial pollock trawlers off the state’s coasts. Photo courtesy of Glacier Fish

New poll reveals support to ban industrial pollock trawlers

Carli Stewart

Sperm whale. Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Was depredation motive in 2020 slaying of sperm whale?

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The Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser. Coast Guard photo

USCG: Wave likely swamped Sitka charter boat in 2023 tragedy

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Commentary: Bill to protect Bristol Bay worthy of support

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Alaska Native groups and others hope two new bills by Rep. Peltola, will reduce salmon bycatch in the Bering Sea. Photo by Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (KRITFC)

Peltola introduces bills to address salmon bycatch battle

Charlie Ess

Commentary: Fighting for our lives in King Cove

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Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash

Fisherman pleads guilty after ordering crew to shoot whale

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Salmon courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Murkowski: ESA listing for kings 'wrong way' to go

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Bay Weld Boats’ new seiner build

Ben Hayden

Sockeye catches at Copper River's first opener was nearly 3x higher than expected. BBRSDA photo.

Sockeye catches soared at first Copper River opener; prices steady with 2023

Laine Welch

John Hanrahan, left, CEO of OBI Seafoods, and retired CEO Mark Palmer. Photo courtesy of OBI Seafoods

OBI Seafoods CEO sees challenging year for Alaska salmon

Wesley Loy