by Laine Welch | Jan 3, 2022 | Board of Fish (State), Meetings
The Covid pandemic has derailed the AK Board of Fisheries meeting that planned to meet in-person from Jan.4-15 in Ketchikan. The Board oversees management of Alaska commercial, sport, subsistence and personal use fisheries in waters out to three miles. The meeting has...
by Laine Welch | Nov 29, 2021 | Fish Radio Programs, Halibut, IPHC, Meetings
The status of the Pacific halibut stock is highlighted today/Tuesday and the latest data show some encouraging signs. The interim meeting of the International Pacific Halibut runs through Wednesday/Dec 1 and includes recaps of this year’s...
by Laine Welch | Nov 17, 2021 | Board of Fish (State), Fish Radio Programs, Halibut, IPHC, Meetings, NPFMC
An upcoming lineup of meetings includes the state Board of Fisheries, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, the International Pacific Halibut Commission and on the lighter side, the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit. From November 30 through December 6...
by Laine Welch | Nov 11, 2021 | AK Legislature, Bycatch, Fish Radio Programs, Meetings
An informational two-hour presentation on bycatch in Alaska’s fisheries is set for Monday, November 15, in Anchorage. No public comments will be taken but people can attend, call in to listen or watch it online. The meeting is convened by the House Fisheries...
by Laine Welch | Nov 8, 2021 | Education, Fish Radio Programs, Meetings, Trade
Alaskans can get the latest marketing updates on nearly every fish in the sea at the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute’s virtual All Hands on Deck lineup starting today (Tuesday) through Friday. ASMI is a public/private partnership between the state and the...
by Laine Welch | Oct 26, 2021 | Education, Fish Radio Programs, Meetings
Pacific Marine Expo – now in its 55th year – is back live in November and it’s filling up fast. “I’m so happy to be talking about live in person events coming back.” Bob Callahan is Diversified Communications Group vice president and...