Red king crab fishery to reopen despite uncertainty
Oct 2, 2024 · Alaska’s red king crab industry has been used to riding the highest highs and lowest lows. After years of closures, Bristol Bay’s fishermen were cautiously optimistic about the 2023-2024 season.
Deadliest Catch' Vessels, Captains, and Seasons
Sep 19, 2023 · For 19 seasons, the Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" has been a window into the world of commercial fishing in the Bering Sea. Over the years, various vessels and their captains have become well-known figures in the series, and each new season introduces fresh challenges and moments of success.
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$277 million for Alaska fishery relief | Commercial Fishing Industry ...
Sep 24, 2024 · U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-AK) and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-AK) welcomed the announcement of $277 million in funding for Alaska fishery disasters from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Funding for a number of salmon and crab fisheries from 2020-2023 will be transmitted to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission for distribution to fishermen, their ...
‘Deadliest Catch’ shares health update on Capt. Keith
Oct 10, 2024 · After Deadliest Catch's Captain Keith Colburn suffered a "terrifying" medical emergency at sea that left fans reeling with concern, we finally have an update on his status after the event led his brother and fellow captain, Monte "Mouse" Colburn, to rush their crabbing boat to shore so he could be airlifted for proper medical care.. Read more
Delays, decisions, and impacts on Calif. Dungeness season
Nov 20, 2024 · For California’s Dungeness crab fleet, waiting has become a routine part of the season. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will decide on November 21 whether the commercial season can begin on December 1 or be postponed again to reduce risks of whale entanglement.
2024 National Fisherman Highliners to be recognized at Pacific …
Nov 22, 2024 · T he National Fisherman Highliner Award is one of the most esteemed honors in the commercial fishing industry, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions not just through their work, but by giving back to the industry and their communities. Since 1975, Highliners have embodied leadership and dedication, both on the water and in their advocacy for a sustainable fishing future.
Advocacy can anchor seafood in U.S. food systems
Nov 22, 2024 · In a time when the commercial fishing community faces challenges on many fronts, ensuring seafood becomes an integral part of national food systems requires more than hard work on the water.
Snow crab comeback? Signs of recovery in the Bering Sea
Sep 19, 2024 · After the marine heat wave that hit the Bering Sea for years, billions of snow crabs disappeared in 2021. The following year, the state decided to close the fishery, which regularly has an annual harvest worth more than $200 million.
Wicked Tuna' Vessels, Captains, and Season Winners
Jan 24, 2024 · For 12 seasons, “Wicked Tuna” has aired on National Geographic, following some of the saltiest tuna fishermen out of Gloucester, Massachusetts, the United State’s oldest seaport.