March 2012


Friday council update: chum salmon bycatch

More revisions to analysis needed before narrowing down alternatives.

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Posted 2012.03.30 06:08 PM

Fishermen's Finest moves to enter rockfish lawsuit

Operators of American No. 1 and Intrepid move to defend program from processors' challenge.

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Posted 2012.03.30 02:54 PM

Thursday council update: chum bycatch reports continue

Tribal consultation process a hot topic in the morning. Staff reports pick up on Friday.

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Posted 2012.03.29 06:08 PM

IPHC nominations released, top scientist Hare steps down

Ten hats in the ring for two open seats; Hare leaving IPHC in May after 15 years.

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Posted 2012.03.28 04:45 PM

Snow crab still slow going; Gulf shallow trawlers closed

Halibut, chinook bycatch up in 2012 versus last year.

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Posted 2012.03.28 03:41 PM

Observer program on track, funding still not set

NOAA trying to scrape together $3.8M in startup costs.

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Posted 2012.03.28 02:57 PM

State, fishermen appeal Steller sea lion ruling

And International Seafoods of Alaska drops out of lawsuit against Gulf rockfish program.

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Posted 2012.03.19 01:07 PM

Judge wants Steller sea lion EIS done within two years

Will require regular progress reports.

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Posted 2012.03.05 04:29 PM

Icicle, Peter Pan case files

Lots to comb through

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Posted 2012.03.01 04:37 PM

Wrapping up the UFA spring meeting

Organization is supporting Frank Kelty for one of two Board of Fisheries seats.

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Posted 2012.02.29 02:35 PM

Icicle acquires Snopac

Companies will operate jointly this season if deal doesn't close in time.

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Posted 2012.02.29 07:50 AM

Inspector General probe expands to council rulemaking

IG Office responding to request from Massachusetts Congressmen Tierney and Frank.

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Posted 2012.02.27 07:09 PM

Another take on Steller sea lions

Researcher says Steller sea lions in Alaska are swimming in "field of celery."

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Posted 2012.02.27 04:00 PM

Comment period extended on National Ocean Policy

National Ocean Council taking comment now through March 28.

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Posted 2012.02.27 03:50 PM

Icicle, Adak Fisheries settle 2004 violations for $615K

Original penalty was $3.44 million. Peter Pan Seafoods reached similar deal with NOAA last October.

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Posted 2012.02.16 04:38 PM