Our archive of items of note on developments in the Fishing sector of the Northwest and Southeast Alaska.
2019
North Coast and BC Fishery
December
December 17 -- DFO brings end to much of 2022 herring season NCR
December 16 -- Petition Push underway to have DFO reverse plans for Frozen at Sea Spot Prawn Industry NCR
November
November 21 -- MLA Rice hails contributions of the commercial fishing sector as part of World Fisheries Day preview NCR
November 15 -- Historical notes from last century chart the path for current Pacific salmon crisis NCR
October
October 28 -- With Federal election over, UFAWU-Unifor continues forward with calls for Disaster Assistance for North Coast fisheries workers NCR
October 18 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority makes investment in support of salmon stocks and habitat NCR
October 10 -- Regional District to support letter calling for a study on climate change related fishery concerns in the area NCR
October 9 -- "Everyone is in the hole, everyone is desperate': UFAWU-Unifor's Thorkelson to City Council on fishery issues NCR
September
September 17 -- Union fears fish workers becoming a political football NCR
September 11 -- Councillor Adey looks to rally Council members to the cause of local fish workers in Prince Rupert NCR
September 10 -- Salmon crisis (video)
September 10 -- SkeenaWild cautions against increasing hatchery output
September 10 -- First Nations, Union appeal for help for Commerical Salmon fishermen
September 9 -- Labour and First Nations groups call for federal disaster relief for West Coast salmon fishery
September 9 -- Advocates sound alarm on unfolding disaster in BC salmon fishing industry
September 9 -- 'Disastrous': Worst sockeye year on record for BC
September 8 -- Help the Kelp: Where are they now?
September 4 -- DFO announces project funding to at-risk conservation programs
September 1 -- Showdown over salmon: First Nations along Fraser River want sport fishing closed to save at risk species
August
August 30 -- Nothing to stop Alaska from harvesting all sockeye swimming to BC, says conservation group
August 29 -- Central Coast Coho Limited Entry Demonstration Fishery set to close
August 28 -- MP Nathan Cullen adds his name to the call for Federal action on the BC fishery NCR
August 23 -- Fraser sockeye returns a shadow of earlier projections
August 23 -- Have Prince Rupert's fish workers been kicked to the curb by area politicians? NCR
August 22 -- Provincial Minister Simpson writes to Federal Employment Minister to seek assistance for Commercial fishers NCR
August 22 -- Sockeye returns plunge in BC, official calls 2019 'extremely challenging'
August 22 -- Sockeye salmon returns plunge in BC as climate change mainly to blame
August 22 -- 4.8 million sockeye salmon were expected at BC's Fraser River - just 628,000 showed up
August 22 -- Sockeye salmon returns plunge in BC, official calls 2019 'extremely challenging'
August 22 -- Salmon and global warming (video)
August 22 -- Global warming causing Pacific Salmon decline: DFO
August 22 -- Minister Wilkinson announces investment for low salmon numbers
August 22 -- Disastrous year for BC sockeye salmon returns predicted
August 22 -- SFU Professor says report on Skeena Sockeye paints clearer picture of decline is stocks
August 21 -- 'They're flat broke': Salmon fishermen demand disaster relief for failed season
August 21 -- First Nations-led group calls for commercial cull of seals, sea lions to save B C's salmon
August 21 -- Skeena Salmon report (video)
August 21 -- Simon Fraser University Study indicates decline of Skeena River Sockeye much steeper than thought
August 21 -- New study suggests Skeena Sockeye have decline by 75% since 1913
August 21 -- Toboggan Creek hatchery completes fish fence
August 20 -- Skeena River salmon runs in worse shape than previously understood
August 20 -- Genetic study of sockeye salmon in BC river suggests 75% decline since 1913
August 16 -- DFO announces limited openings for Skeena Coho, Pink Salmon
August 15 -- Telkwa angler praises DFO salmon closure
August 15 -- Skeena Watershed reopened for recreational pink and coho
August 12 -- Illegal seafeood seizure could net charges
August 8 -- Salmon face serious issues with climate change
August 8 -- Fishing, boat checks keep BC Conservation Officers busy
August 7 -- Witset Salmon clubbing fisherman suspended by Wet'suwet'en
August 7 -- Fishing Bans (video)
August 7 -- Improving Sockeye numbers enough for limited First Nations marine fishery
August 7 -- Frustrated from DFO discussions: Lax Kw'alaams to consider coordinated fishery NCR
August 6 -- UFAWU-Unifor calls for Federal and Provincial assistance for disaster of a fishing season NCR
August 2 -- Lax Kw'alaams Commercial Fishermen to receive update on state of season today NCR
August 2 -- Terrace fisherman awarded $50K for Skeena salmon documentary
August 2 -- Salmon closures blanket Skeena watershed
August 2 -- Coastal Shellfish awaits Government approval for seedling site NCR
August 1 -- Kitsumkalum Salmon BBQ going ahead after all this weekend
July
July 31 -- Department of Fisheries calls salmon ban, cancels Fishing Derby
July 30 -- Fishery Closures bring Advisory from Metlakatla Aquatic Resources NCR
July 30 -- Demonstration fishery is being conducted along Nass River
July 30 -- "Salmon are in trouble" Skeena Wild says before climate change event tomorrow
July 27 -- Exstew Borrow pit a deadly man-made fish trap for thousands of young salmon
July 26 -- Skeena First Nations call on DFO to close recreational fishing for chinook salmon
July 26 -- Gitxsan Chiefs extend fishing ban to 2020 season
July 26 -- Attention boaters
July 26 -- Gitxsan Fishing ban (video)
July 26 -- Skeena First Nations call for closure of Chinook Sports Fishery
July 26 -- Fisheries agreement with Coastal First Nations part of Federal reconciliation goals NCR
July 25 -- Chinook Closure Demand (video)
July 25 -- Skeena First Nations call for closure of recreational Chinook Fishery
July 25 -- DFO closes Skeena to all recreational salmon fishing effective July 27
July 23 -- Low salmon returns on Nass have Nisga'a continuing a postponement of Nass River Sale Fisheries NCR
July 22 -- Lax Kw'alaams and Metlakatla sign stewardship agreement
July 22 -- New protocol agreement will see Lax Kw'alaams and Metlakatla work as one to protect environment in traditional territory NCR
July 19 -- Sockeye concerns continue to grow on North Coast NCR
July 17 -- Sockeye Closure (video)
July 17 -- Northern BC First Nation fears time is running out to save the salmon (audio)
July 16 -- Heiltsuk First Nation gives victim impact statements (audio)
July 11 -- Skeena mainstem closed to recreational sockeye
July 11 -- Hecate Strait sees best year for dungeness crab harvest in two decades
July 11 -- More recreational salmon fishing closures announced for both Tidal and Freshwater fishing on North Coast NCR
July 10 -- DFO closes recreational sockeye fishery is Skeena River watershed
July 10 -- Crab fishermen cashing in during windfall harvest in Northern BC
July 10 -- The crustacean cash grab on BC's North Coast (audio)
July 9 -- Fourth grey whale of 2019 washes up on Haida Gwaii's shore
July 8 -- Haida Gwaii sees fourth grey whale washed ashore, eighth for BC's coast
July 4 -- Big Bar slide a big problem for salmon migrating upstream the Fraser River (audio)
July 3 -- Seine fleet joins UFAWU (video)
July 3 -- With Labour Relations Board decision in hand, UFAWU-Unifor to take on representation for Seiners NCR
July 2 -- Dyed river (video)
July 2 -- Skeena River running bright orange as part of spill response test (audio)
July 2 -- Kitsumkalum Band to Dye Skeena River in Fisheries Test
June
June 28 -- Historic win for BC fishermen now barganing under labour code
June 26 -- DFO Announces Recreational Fishing Closures, Reductions
June 26 -- Recreation Fishers face range of restrictions as summer season gets underway NCR
June 25 -- DFO announces openings for fresh water chinook
June 25 -- DFO announces recreational salmon closures for the Northwest
June 25 -- Lost Lake closed for fishing due to goldfish invasion
June 24 -- Lake North of Terrace Closed after invasive Goldfish found
June 24 -- Researchers to flush Skeena with bright dyes for spill-response study
June 20 -- Goldfish invasion forces recreational fishing closure on Lost Lake
June 20 -- WorkSafe BC introduces new safety rules for commercial fishing NCR
June 20 -- Senators vote to pas Bill which promotes conservation and protects fish habitats
June 20 -- Kitsumkalum warn residents of upcoming water colour change as part of spill response study
June 19 -- Fish ban plan on ice for now
June 19 -- New rules prohibit fishing in Haida waters
June 19 -- New standards aim to improve safety of commercial fishers
June 13 -- Gitxsan meet with Minister Doug Donaldson regarding recreational fishing ban
June 12 -- BC Salmon Farmers Association says new innovations could reduce impacts of open-net farms on wild salmon
June 11 -- RCMP Dive Team Recovers Body of Missing Kitimat Fisherman
June 10 -- Fisherman Swept Away in Kitimat River
June 9 -- Fisherman swept away in Kitimat River
June 5 -- DFO will soon begin testing for virus found harmful to Scandinavian Atlantic Salmon
June 3 -- First landing of the fishing season for Air North on Haida Gwaii
May
May 30 -- BC court asks Crown for more specifics on when fish died during port construction
May 17 -- Province invests $5 million in wild salmon preservation
May 15 -- Cullen frustrated with DFO response to Ecstall River controversy
May 10 -- No charges laid in VIP fishing trip to Ecstall River, anglers told
May 9 -- Committee recommends big changes to Fisheries Act
May 8 -- Salmon Stock Outlook (video)
May 8 -- Fisheries Committee Recommendations (video)
May 8 -- Commons Committee on West Coast Fishery delivers 20 recommendations for Government review NCR
May 6 -- Fishermen's Hall joins the ranks of iconic listings fo Prince Rupert's realty sector NCR
May 3 -- Fish processor near Prince Rupert to ber audited after reports of illegal bartering
May 3 -- DFO conducting 'Forensic Audit' on Prince Rupert area fish plant NCR
May 2 -- Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs renew fishing ban
May 2 -- DFO investigating illegal fish sales and bartering in Prince Rupert
May 1 -- Gitxsan Fishing Update (video)
May 1 -- Salmon conservation talk devolves into blame game
May 1 -- Houston holds a Chinook fry release
May 1 -- Ecotrust Canada launches fishery monitoring partnership developed in Prince Rupert
April
April 30 -- Gitxsan Fishing Ban (video)
April 30 -- Gitxsan Chiefs Ban Recreational Fishing in their Territories
April 29 -- Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs ban all recreational sport fishing for 2019
April 25 -- More Dumped Crabs Discovered
April 25 -- Second dump site of Dungeness crab discovered
April 25 -- DFO finds another large illegal dump of crabs
April 24 -- Feds asked to study local salmon habitat
April 19 -- Senators make way back to Ottawa with much to review following two days in the Northwest NCR
April 18 -- Premier disappointed in bad decisions leading to Chinook fishing restrictions
April 18 -- Northwest BC leaders divided over oil tanker ban
April 17 -- Representatives from Canadian Senate hear feedback concerning proposed tanker ban at BC's Northern Coast (audio)
April 15 -- MP Nathan Cullen to testify at oil tanker ban committee hearings
April 11 -- Highliner Plaza Hotel to host Senate Hearings on Oil Tanker Moratorium in Prince Rupert/Terrace NCR
April 10 -- BC North Coast residents to Ottawa: 'We can't make a living fishing'
April 10 -- Rivers could be closed to salmon fishing
April 10 -- Senate to hold hearings in northwest BC on controversial oil tanker ban
April 10 -- New technology to make recording catches easier for sport fishers
April 7 -- Marine Ecologists at work to protect kelp forests in the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve
April 5 -- DFO investigates crab dump off Highway 16
April 4 -- Fisheries seeks public's help in illegal crab dump
April 4 -- DFO investigates Illegal Crab Dump Near China Creek
April 4 -- 250 crabs found dumped off Highway 16
March
March 28 -- Lax Kw'alaams, Metlakatla oppose committee herring fishery
March 27 -- Fisherman trapped under water rescued near Smith Island
March 27 -- Smith Island incident brings multiple rescue units to assist crab fisherman
March 26 -- DFO wants sports fishers to halve daily catch limits for prawns
March 25 -- North Coast First Nations protest commercial herring opening
March 25 -- Herring opening for Prince Rupert area spawns action from Lax Kw'alaams NCR
March 19 -- Federal and BC Governments now accepting proposals on restoring Pacific Salmon and other fishery initiatives NCR
March 12 -- Wild salmon council calls for immediate action
March 11 -- Wild Salmon Report focuses on three goals for Made in BC strategy
March 10 -- Wild salmon plan panned by conservation groups
March 10 -- Government-appointed council calls for immediate actions to increase B.C's wild salmon population
March 10 -- Wild salmon council for immediate actions to increase B.C.'s wild salmon
March 8 -- Oolichan Run (video)
March 8 -- Salmon Strategy (video)
February
February 28 -- Coastal Shellfish expands on North Coast (video)
February 25 -- No Northern Herring (video)
February 22 -- 2019 Herring season a bust for Prince Rupert shore workers NCR
February 21 -- Scallop sales create economic opportunity for Prince Rupert (audio)
February 19 -- The Secret Lives of Salmon: Scientists run test fishery before heading to open ocean
February 18 -- Study aims to learn about salmon survival during their years in north Pacific
February 18 -- More caution needed with salmon farming on West Coast, Federal fisheries minister says
February 10 -- Roe Herring fishery approved despite opposition
February 8 -- Commercial seal harvest proposed to help save BC salmon and orca population (audio)
February 7 -- MP Nathan Cullen hails Federal Court after ruling on farmed salmon NCR
February 7 -- Fisheries and Oceans review says farm viruses pose low risk to wild stocks
February 7 -- Scientific experts say fish virus poses low risk to Fraser River sockeye
February 7 -- Herring fishery goes ahead despite outcry
February 6 -- Seal meat supper? BC group calls for West Coast seal hunt
February 6 -- Cullen calls federal ruling a 'huge win for wild salmon'
February 6 -- Policy on Deadly virus in farmed salmon deemed Illegal, court rules
February 6 -- Cold snap causes ice at Oldfield Fish Hatchery
February 6 -- West Coast Fishery regulations topic for Federal Committee hearings NCR
February 5 -- Aquaculture industry critic welcomes Federal Court ruling on fish farms
February 5 -- Court rules farmed salmon must be tested for deadly virus in B.C.
February 5 -- DFO testing methods ruled unlawful by Federal Court
February 4 -- CO2 emissions from fishing boats 30 per cent higher than previously reported, new study shows
January
January 15 -- Emissions from fishing vessels have quadrupled since 1950, UBC study shows
January 21 -- Young Fishermen's Gathering to explore state of the industry over two days starting Wednesday NCR
January 18 -- 2019 Young Fishermen's Gathering taking place next week
January 15 -- Salmon diversity crucial to thriving coastal bear populations, BC study finds
January 10 -- The Pacific Herring: small fish-big problem
January 10 -- BC First Nation sues feds over Atlantic salmon farming in Pacific waters
January 10 -- BC First Nation files lawsuit against Canada over fish farms on coast
January 10 -- Prince Rupert port invests in salmon (video)
January 9 -- Houston hatchery pursues funding for phase two construction
January 8 -- Prince Rupert Port to provide a million dollars for Skeena salmon
January 8 -- Prince Rupert Port announces $1M for Skeena River salmon
January 8 -- Port of Prince Rupert Community Investment Fund commits to Skeena salmon NCR
January 6 -- Nanaimo scientist heads survey into secret lives of salmon
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Alaska Fishery
September
September 16 -- Southeast Alaska red king crab commercial fishery won't open
August
August 30 -- For four days, Wrangellites have chance to catch a $10,000 fish
August 29 -- All OK after fishing boat hits rock, takes on water
August 29 -- Longtime lobbyist accused of fishing over the line
August 15 -- Summer king season ends on a high note for SE trollers
August 13 -- Wrangell's coho derby, season off to slow start
August 12 -- Ketchikan wildlife affected by drought
August 5 -- Fisherman medevaced after injuring arm
July
July 26 -- Coho salmon closures on tap for Southeast commercial trollers (audio)
July 26 -- Scientists need help studying dead salmon in Yukon area
July 22 -- Coast Guard medevacs captain of fish processing vessel
July 22 -- Coast Guard and charter crew work together on Biorka Island rescue
July 22 -- Woman medevaced off fishing vessel near Craig
July 22 -- New Bering Sea management plan to incorporate local and traditional knowledge
July 18 -- Sitka crew rescues woman from fishing vessel
July 15 -- Five fishermen rescued near Ketchikan
July 12 -- Southeast AK hatchery chums late, or missing
July 9 -- Southeast commercial king trolling done for first opening
July 2 -- Fisherman medevaced near Ketchikan
June
June 28 -- Commercial King Salmon summer troll season opens
June 25 -- What 2019 means for Sitka's herring future
June 6 -- North Pacific Fish Council enters Pebble debate, over state's objections
June 5 -- Forecasts up for hatchery kings near Petersburg
June 3 -- First weekend's leader holds on to claim Sitka derby prize
May
May 30 -- Fishing season on Ketchikan Creek opens Saturday
May 28 -- On opening weekend, 12 and unders dominate Sitka derby
May 28 -- Kid fishing events set
May 27 -- Wrangell's by-gone king salmon competition leaves locals longing
May 3 -- Salmon hatchery to lose free water deal, will 'pay at the pump'
April
April 30 -- Trial date set for Sitka herring suit
April 29 -- New book packed with history of Southeast salmon canneries
April 23 -- Scientists search genetic code behind herring spawn
April 23 -- Lawmakers urge Dunleavy to engage BC over transboundary mining
April 10 -- Springtime brings krill to beaches, waters near Petersburg
April 9 -- King salmon derby cancelled again
April 9 -- CorvidEYE: A celebration of herring
April 5 -- In kelp forests, scientists seek climate change refuge for herring roe
April 4 -- Spawn on kelp fishery wrapping up near Craig
April 1 -- King salmon numbers mean more conservation for 2019
March
March 29 -- The CorvidEYE: 'Enough is enough' say Herring Protectors
March 28 -- State research vessel leaves Sitka as window for fishery narrows
March 27 -- Seiners explain decision to stop test fishing
March 25 -- With no volunteer test fishers, ADF&G keeps searching for herring
March 22 -- Seiners still waiting for fishery to open
March 22 -- Strong herring kelp fishery gearing up near Prince of Wales
March 19 -- At seiners' meeting, demonstrators call to 'Protect the Herring'
March 18 -- Board of Fish discusses impacts of hatchery salmon
March 12 -- Aerial surveys begin as ADF & G prepares for herring fishery
March 6 -- STA seeks City's support on herring
March 1 -- Hatcheries the 'canary in the coal mine' as drought extends across Southeast Alaska
February
February 26 -- Mo Johnson: A quiet fisherman with a large voice in fisheries policies
February 21 -- Ketchikan area eulachon fishery closed again
February 20 -- Commercial crabbing wraps up in some parts of SE AK
February 20 -- Judge to rule 'quickly' following herring hearing
February 13 -- Assembly takes step toward hatchery water deal
February 8 -- Go big or go home: Investors are backing Southeast's largest oyster farms
February 7 -- Utility director wary of Sitka granting hatchery more free water
January
January 10 -- Dunleavy administration could revive debate over constentious Kachemak Bay State Park hatchery
January 9 -- King salmon sport fishing to close on inside waters for second year
January 7 -- Winter trolling starts slow in Southeast
January 7 -- Former ADF & G commissioner to head Sitka's Silver Bay Seafoods
January 4 -- Japan whaling decision may have consequence fo Alaska subsistence whalers
January 2 -- As carbon emissions rise, salmon may lose crucial sense of smell
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December 16 -- Petition Push underway to have DFO reverse plans for Frozen at Sea Spot Prawn Industry NCR
November
November 21 -- MLA Rice hails contributions of the commercial fishing sector as part of World Fisheries Day preview NCR
November 15 -- Historical notes from last century chart the path for current Pacific salmon crisis NCR
October
October 28 -- With Federal election over, UFAWU-Unifor continues forward with calls for Disaster Assistance for North Coast fisheries workers NCR
October 18 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority makes investment in support of salmon stocks and habitat NCR
October 10 -- Regional District to support letter calling for a study on climate change related fishery concerns in the area NCR
October 9 -- "Everyone is in the hole, everyone is desperate': UFAWU-Unifor's Thorkelson to City Council on fishery issues NCR
September
September 17 -- Union fears fish workers becoming a political football NCR
September 11 -- Councillor Adey looks to rally Council members to the cause of local fish workers in Prince Rupert NCR
September 10 -- Salmon crisis (video)
September 10 -- SkeenaWild cautions against increasing hatchery output
September 10 -- First Nations, Union appeal for help for Commerical Salmon fishermen
September 9 -- Labour and First Nations groups call for federal disaster relief for West Coast salmon fishery
September 9 -- Advocates sound alarm on unfolding disaster in BC salmon fishing industry
September 9 -- 'Disastrous': Worst sockeye year on record for BC
September 8 -- Help the Kelp: Where are they now?
September 4 -- DFO announces project funding to at-risk conservation programs
September 1 -- Showdown over salmon: First Nations along Fraser River want sport fishing closed to save at risk species
August
August 30 -- Nothing to stop Alaska from harvesting all sockeye swimming to BC, says conservation group
August 29 -- Central Coast Coho Limited Entry Demonstration Fishery set to close
August 28 -- MP Nathan Cullen adds his name to the call for Federal action on the BC fishery NCR
August 23 -- Fraser sockeye returns a shadow of earlier projections
August 23 -- Have Prince Rupert's fish workers been kicked to the curb by area politicians? NCR
August 22 -- Provincial Minister Simpson writes to Federal Employment Minister to seek assistance for Commercial fishers NCR
August 22 -- Sockeye returns plunge in BC, official calls 2019 'extremely challenging'
August 22 -- Sockeye salmon returns plunge in BC as climate change mainly to blame
August 22 -- 4.8 million sockeye salmon were expected at BC's Fraser River - just 628,000 showed up
August 22 -- Sockeye salmon returns plunge in BC, official calls 2019 'extremely challenging'
August 22 -- Salmon and global warming (video)
August 22 -- Global warming causing Pacific Salmon decline: DFO
August 22 -- Minister Wilkinson announces investment for low salmon numbers
August 22 -- Disastrous year for BC sockeye salmon returns predicted
August 22 -- SFU Professor says report on Skeena Sockeye paints clearer picture of decline is stocks
August 21 -- 'They're flat broke': Salmon fishermen demand disaster relief for failed season
August 21 -- First Nations-led group calls for commercial cull of seals, sea lions to save B C's salmon
August 21 -- Skeena Salmon report (video)
August 21 -- Simon Fraser University Study indicates decline of Skeena River Sockeye much steeper than thought
August 21 -- New study suggests Skeena Sockeye have decline by 75% since 1913
August 21 -- Toboggan Creek hatchery completes fish fence
August 20 -- Skeena River salmon runs in worse shape than previously understood
August 20 -- Genetic study of sockeye salmon in BC river suggests 75% decline since 1913
August 16 -- DFO announces limited openings for Skeena Coho, Pink Salmon
August 15 -- Telkwa angler praises DFO salmon closure
August 15 -- Skeena Watershed reopened for recreational pink and coho
August 12 -- Illegal seafeood seizure could net charges
August 8 -- Salmon face serious issues with climate change
August 8 -- Fishing, boat checks keep BC Conservation Officers busy
August 7 -- Witset Salmon clubbing fisherman suspended by Wet'suwet'en
August 7 -- Fishing Bans (video)
August 7 -- Improving Sockeye numbers enough for limited First Nations marine fishery
August 7 -- Frustrated from DFO discussions: Lax Kw'alaams to consider coordinated fishery NCR
August 6 -- UFAWU-Unifor calls for Federal and Provincial assistance for disaster of a fishing season NCR
August 2 -- Lax Kw'alaams Commercial Fishermen to receive update on state of season today NCR
August 2 -- Terrace fisherman awarded $50K for Skeena salmon documentary
August 2 -- Salmon closures blanket Skeena watershed
August 2 -- Coastal Shellfish awaits Government approval for seedling site NCR
August 1 -- Kitsumkalum Salmon BBQ going ahead after all this weekend
July
July 31 -- Department of Fisheries calls salmon ban, cancels Fishing Derby
July 30 -- Fishery Closures bring Advisory from Metlakatla Aquatic Resources NCR
July 30 -- Demonstration fishery is being conducted along Nass River
July 30 -- "Salmon are in trouble" Skeena Wild says before climate change event tomorrow
July 27 -- Exstew Borrow pit a deadly man-made fish trap for thousands of young salmon
July 26 -- Skeena First Nations call on DFO to close recreational fishing for chinook salmon
July 26 -- Gitxsan Chiefs extend fishing ban to 2020 season
July 26 -- Attention boaters
July 26 -- Gitxsan Fishing ban (video)
July 26 -- Skeena First Nations call for closure of Chinook Sports Fishery
July 26 -- Fisheries agreement with Coastal First Nations part of Federal reconciliation goals NCR
July 25 -- Chinook Closure Demand (video)
July 25 -- Skeena First Nations call for closure of recreational Chinook Fishery
July 25 -- DFO closes Skeena to all recreational salmon fishing effective July 27
July 23 -- Low salmon returns on Nass have Nisga'a continuing a postponement of Nass River Sale Fisheries NCR
July 22 -- Lax Kw'alaams and Metlakatla sign stewardship agreement
July 22 -- New protocol agreement will see Lax Kw'alaams and Metlakatla work as one to protect environment in traditional territory NCR
July 19 -- Sockeye concerns continue to grow on North Coast NCR
July 17 -- Sockeye Closure (video)
July 17 -- Northern BC First Nation fears time is running out to save the salmon (audio)
July 16 -- Heiltsuk First Nation gives victim impact statements (audio)
July 11 -- Skeena mainstem closed to recreational sockeye
July 11 -- Hecate Strait sees best year for dungeness crab harvest in two decades
July 11 -- More recreational salmon fishing closures announced for both Tidal and Freshwater fishing on North Coast NCR
July 10 -- DFO closes recreational sockeye fishery is Skeena River watershed
July 10 -- Crab fishermen cashing in during windfall harvest in Northern BC
July 10 -- The crustacean cash grab on BC's North Coast (audio)
July 9 -- Fourth grey whale of 2019 washes up on Haida Gwaii's shore
July 8 -- Haida Gwaii sees fourth grey whale washed ashore, eighth for BC's coast
July 4 -- Big Bar slide a big problem for salmon migrating upstream the Fraser River (audio)
July 3 -- Seine fleet joins UFAWU (video)
July 3 -- With Labour Relations Board decision in hand, UFAWU-Unifor to take on representation for Seiners NCR
July 2 -- Dyed river (video)
July 2 -- Skeena River running bright orange as part of spill response test (audio)
July 2 -- Kitsumkalum Band to Dye Skeena River in Fisheries Test
June
June 28 -- Historic win for BC fishermen now barganing under labour code
June 26 -- DFO Announces Recreational Fishing Closures, Reductions
June 26 -- Recreation Fishers face range of restrictions as summer season gets underway NCR
June 25 -- DFO announces openings for fresh water chinook
June 25 -- DFO announces recreational salmon closures for the Northwest
June 25 -- Lost Lake closed for fishing due to goldfish invasion
June 24 -- Lake North of Terrace Closed after invasive Goldfish found
June 24 -- Researchers to flush Skeena with bright dyes for spill-response study
June 20 -- Goldfish invasion forces recreational fishing closure on Lost Lake
June 20 -- WorkSafe BC introduces new safety rules for commercial fishing NCR
June 20 -- Senators vote to pas Bill which promotes conservation and protects fish habitats
June 20 -- Kitsumkalum warn residents of upcoming water colour change as part of spill response study
June 19 -- Fish ban plan on ice for now
June 19 -- New rules prohibit fishing in Haida waters
June 19 -- New standards aim to improve safety of commercial fishers
June 13 -- Gitxsan meet with Minister Doug Donaldson regarding recreational fishing ban
June 12 -- BC Salmon Farmers Association says new innovations could reduce impacts of open-net farms on wild salmon
June 11 -- RCMP Dive Team Recovers Body of Missing Kitimat Fisherman
June 10 -- Fisherman Swept Away in Kitimat River
June 9 -- Fisherman swept away in Kitimat River
June 5 -- DFO will soon begin testing for virus found harmful to Scandinavian Atlantic Salmon
June 3 -- First landing of the fishing season for Air North on Haida Gwaii
May
May 30 -- BC court asks Crown for more specifics on when fish died during port construction
May 17 -- Province invests $5 million in wild salmon preservation
May 15 -- Cullen frustrated with DFO response to Ecstall River controversy
May 10 -- No charges laid in VIP fishing trip to Ecstall River, anglers told
May 9 -- Committee recommends big changes to Fisheries Act
May 8 -- Salmon Stock Outlook (video)
May 8 -- Fisheries Committee Recommendations (video)
May 8 -- Commons Committee on West Coast Fishery delivers 20 recommendations for Government review NCR
May 6 -- Fishermen's Hall joins the ranks of iconic listings fo Prince Rupert's realty sector NCR
May 3 -- Fish processor near Prince Rupert to ber audited after reports of illegal bartering
May 3 -- DFO conducting 'Forensic Audit' on Prince Rupert area fish plant NCR
May 2 -- Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs renew fishing ban
May 2 -- DFO investigating illegal fish sales and bartering in Prince Rupert
May 1 -- Gitxsan Fishing Update (video)
May 1 -- Salmon conservation talk devolves into blame game
May 1 -- Houston holds a Chinook fry release
May 1 -- Ecotrust Canada launches fishery monitoring partnership developed in Prince Rupert
April
April 30 -- Gitxsan Fishing Ban (video)
April 30 -- Gitxsan Chiefs Ban Recreational Fishing in their Territories
April 29 -- Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs ban all recreational sport fishing for 2019
April 25 -- More Dumped Crabs Discovered
April 25 -- Second dump site of Dungeness crab discovered
April 25 -- DFO finds another large illegal dump of crabs
April 24 -- Feds asked to study local salmon habitat
April 19 -- Senators make way back to Ottawa with much to review following two days in the Northwest NCR
April 18 -- Premier disappointed in bad decisions leading to Chinook fishing restrictions
April 18 -- Northwest BC leaders divided over oil tanker ban
April 17 -- Representatives from Canadian Senate hear feedback concerning proposed tanker ban at BC's Northern Coast (audio)
April 15 -- MP Nathan Cullen to testify at oil tanker ban committee hearings
April 11 -- Highliner Plaza Hotel to host Senate Hearings on Oil Tanker Moratorium in Prince Rupert/Terrace NCR
April 10 -- BC North Coast residents to Ottawa: 'We can't make a living fishing'
April 10 -- Rivers could be closed to salmon fishing
April 10 -- Senate to hold hearings in northwest BC on controversial oil tanker ban
April 10 -- New technology to make recording catches easier for sport fishers
April 7 -- Marine Ecologists at work to protect kelp forests in the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve
April 5 -- DFO investigates crab dump off Highway 16
April 4 -- Fisheries seeks public's help in illegal crab dump
April 4 -- DFO investigates Illegal Crab Dump Near China Creek
April 4 -- 250 crabs found dumped off Highway 16
March
March 28 -- Lax Kw'alaams, Metlakatla oppose committee herring fishery
March 27 -- Fisherman trapped under water rescued near Smith Island
March 27 -- Smith Island incident brings multiple rescue units to assist crab fisherman
March 26 -- DFO wants sports fishers to halve daily catch limits for prawns
March 25 -- North Coast First Nations protest commercial herring opening
March 25 -- Herring opening for Prince Rupert area spawns action from Lax Kw'alaams NCR
March 19 -- Federal and BC Governments now accepting proposals on restoring Pacific Salmon and other fishery initiatives NCR
March 12 -- Wild salmon council calls for immediate action
March 11 -- Wild Salmon Report focuses on three goals for Made in BC strategy
March 10 -- Wild salmon plan panned by conservation groups
March 10 -- Government-appointed council calls for immediate actions to increase B.C's wild salmon population
March 10 -- Wild salmon council for immediate actions to increase B.C.'s wild salmon
March 8 -- Oolichan Run (video)
March 8 -- Salmon Strategy (video)
February
February 28 -- Coastal Shellfish expands on North Coast (video)
February 25 -- No Northern Herring (video)
February 22 -- 2019 Herring season a bust for Prince Rupert shore workers NCR
February 21 -- Scallop sales create economic opportunity for Prince Rupert (audio)
February 19 -- The Secret Lives of Salmon: Scientists run test fishery before heading to open ocean
February 18 -- Study aims to learn about salmon survival during their years in north Pacific
February 18 -- More caution needed with salmon farming on West Coast, Federal fisheries minister says
February 10 -- Roe Herring fishery approved despite opposition
February 8 -- Commercial seal harvest proposed to help save BC salmon and orca population (audio)
February 7 -- MP Nathan Cullen hails Federal Court after ruling on farmed salmon NCR
February 7 -- Fisheries and Oceans review says farm viruses pose low risk to wild stocks
February 7 -- Scientific experts say fish virus poses low risk to Fraser River sockeye
February 7 -- Herring fishery goes ahead despite outcry
February 6 -- Seal meat supper? BC group calls for West Coast seal hunt
February 6 -- Cullen calls federal ruling a 'huge win for wild salmon'
February 6 -- Policy on Deadly virus in farmed salmon deemed Illegal, court rules
February 6 -- Cold snap causes ice at Oldfield Fish Hatchery
February 6 -- West Coast Fishery regulations topic for Federal Committee hearings NCR
February 5 -- Aquaculture industry critic welcomes Federal Court ruling on fish farms
February 5 -- Court rules farmed salmon must be tested for deadly virus in B.C.
February 5 -- DFO testing methods ruled unlawful by Federal Court
February 4 -- CO2 emissions from fishing boats 30 per cent higher than previously reported, new study shows
January
January 15 -- Emissions from fishing vessels have quadrupled since 1950, UBC study shows
January 21 -- Young Fishermen's Gathering to explore state of the industry over two days starting Wednesday NCR
January 18 -- 2019 Young Fishermen's Gathering taking place next week
January 15 -- Salmon diversity crucial to thriving coastal bear populations, BC study finds
January 10 -- The Pacific Herring: small fish-big problem
January 10 -- BC First Nation sues feds over Atlantic salmon farming in Pacific waters
January 10 -- BC First Nation files lawsuit against Canada over fish farms on coast
January 10 -- Prince Rupert port invests in salmon (video)
January 9 -- Houston hatchery pursues funding for phase two construction
January 8 -- Prince Rupert Port to provide a million dollars for Skeena salmon
January 8 -- Prince Rupert Port announces $1M for Skeena River salmon
January 8 -- Port of Prince Rupert Community Investment Fund commits to Skeena salmon NCR
January 6 -- Nanaimo scientist heads survey into secret lives of salmon
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Alaska Fishery
September
September 16 -- Southeast Alaska red king crab commercial fishery won't open
August
August 30 -- For four days, Wrangellites have chance to catch a $10,000 fish
August 29 -- All OK after fishing boat hits rock, takes on water
August 29 -- Longtime lobbyist accused of fishing over the line
August 15 -- Summer king season ends on a high note for SE trollers
August 13 -- Wrangell's coho derby, season off to slow start
August 12 -- Ketchikan wildlife affected by drought
August 5 -- Fisherman medevaced after injuring arm
July
July 26 -- Coho salmon closures on tap for Southeast commercial trollers (audio)
July 26 -- Scientists need help studying dead salmon in Yukon area
July 22 -- Coast Guard medevacs captain of fish processing vessel
July 22 -- Coast Guard and charter crew work together on Biorka Island rescue
July 22 -- Woman medevaced off fishing vessel near Craig
July 22 -- New Bering Sea management plan to incorporate local and traditional knowledge
July 18 -- Sitka crew rescues woman from fishing vessel
July 15 -- Five fishermen rescued near Ketchikan
July 12 -- Southeast AK hatchery chums late, or missing
July 9 -- Southeast commercial king trolling done for first opening
July 2 -- Fisherman medevaced near Ketchikan
June
June 28 -- Commercial King Salmon summer troll season opens
June 25 -- What 2019 means for Sitka's herring future
June 6 -- North Pacific Fish Council enters Pebble debate, over state's objections
June 5 -- Forecasts up for hatchery kings near Petersburg
June 3 -- First weekend's leader holds on to claim Sitka derby prize
May
May 30 -- Fishing season on Ketchikan Creek opens Saturday
May 28 -- On opening weekend, 12 and unders dominate Sitka derby
May 28 -- Kid fishing events set
May 27 -- Wrangell's by-gone king salmon competition leaves locals longing
May 3 -- Salmon hatchery to lose free water deal, will 'pay at the pump'
April
April 30 -- Trial date set for Sitka herring suit
April 29 -- New book packed with history of Southeast salmon canneries
April 23 -- Scientists search genetic code behind herring spawn
April 23 -- Lawmakers urge Dunleavy to engage BC over transboundary mining
April 10 -- Springtime brings krill to beaches, waters near Petersburg
April 9 -- King salmon derby cancelled again
April 9 -- CorvidEYE: A celebration of herring
April 5 -- In kelp forests, scientists seek climate change refuge for herring roe
April 4 -- Spawn on kelp fishery wrapping up near Craig
April 1 -- King salmon numbers mean more conservation for 2019
March
March 29 -- The CorvidEYE: 'Enough is enough' say Herring Protectors
March 28 -- State research vessel leaves Sitka as window for fishery narrows
March 27 -- Seiners explain decision to stop test fishing
March 25 -- With no volunteer test fishers, ADF&G keeps searching for herring
March 22 -- Seiners still waiting for fishery to open
March 22 -- Strong herring kelp fishery gearing up near Prince of Wales
March 19 -- At seiners' meeting, demonstrators call to 'Protect the Herring'
March 18 -- Board of Fish discusses impacts of hatchery salmon
March 12 -- Aerial surveys begin as ADF & G prepares for herring fishery
March 6 -- STA seeks City's support on herring
March 1 -- Hatcheries the 'canary in the coal mine' as drought extends across Southeast Alaska
February
February 26 -- Mo Johnson: A quiet fisherman with a large voice in fisheries policies
February 21 -- Ketchikan area eulachon fishery closed again
February 20 -- Commercial crabbing wraps up in some parts of SE AK
February 20 -- Judge to rule 'quickly' following herring hearing
February 13 -- Assembly takes step toward hatchery water deal
February 8 -- Go big or go home: Investors are backing Southeast's largest oyster farms
February 7 -- Utility director wary of Sitka granting hatchery more free water
January
January 10 -- Dunleavy administration could revive debate over constentious Kachemak Bay State Park hatchery
January 9 -- King salmon sport fishing to close on inside waters for second year
January 7 -- Winter trolling starts slow in Southeast
January 7 -- Former ADF & G commissioner to head Sitka's Silver Bay Seafoods
January 4 -- Japan whaling decision may have consequence fo Alaska subsistence whalers
January 2 -- As carbon emissions rise, salmon may lose crucial sense of smell
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