In Bristol Bay, Spring Means Salmon — and Thousands of Fishermen From Coronavirus Hot Spots
Later this spring, Alaska’s Bristol Bay will blossom into one of the largest annual salmon fisheries in the world. …
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Mariculture a Growing Opportunity for Alaska Industry
Mariculture is a developing industry that provides multiple benefits to the people of Alaska: economic, environmental, and cultural. In Alaska, the term mariculture specifically refers to enhancement, restoration and farming of shellfish and seaweed. …
Alaska Sockeye Harvest Breaks All-Time Top 5; Pinks Picking Up
The 2019 salmon season has seen plenty of fish return to the state, but far from evenly across regions. …
Summer Heat Accelerates Alaska Peony Harvest
Alaska peonies have a special place in the world flower market. Typically, growers in the 49th state have a window of time when the flowers aren’t being harvested anywhere else in the world. But, this summer’s record-breaking heat led to an early and fast harvest, leaving farmers here wondering what the future will bring. …
Sablefish Season to Open with Slight Increase, Along with Uncertainty
Alaska’s sablefish fishermen will go into the 2019 season in March with no change to their overall catch limit but some debate about the state of the stock. …