In a world of acronyms, IUU should be of interest to many Alaskans. The letters that stand for Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated and IUU fishing represents a grave concern to those working to maintain sustainable fisheries in Alaska. Fish taken by vessels engaged in IUU undermine stocks available for properly regulated fishermen. Every two years [...]
On the heels of a two-day Chinook (King) salmon symposium held in Anchorage during October of 2012, Alaska’s Governor Sean Parnell announced his intention to fund a five-year, $30 million comprehensive Chinook salmon research effort. The Governor’s fiscal year 2014 budget will include $10 million to start the initiative based on work undertaken by participants [...]
The 20th Anniversary of the Good Friday Spill: Most of us remember where we were on Good Friday, the 24th of March in 1989, when the Exxon Valdez went aground on Bligh Reed in Prince William Sound. The resulting release of 11 millions gallons of North Slope crude oil has proven to continue its impact [...]
Producers of wild Alaskan seafood understand how important it is for our fisheries to be managed on a sustainable basis. Methods employed to ensure wild seafood sustainability include use of enforceable catch limits, improving catch efficiency, limiting fishing efforts and implementation of quota share programs. Since many fisheries in the world do not strive to [...]
Those interested in outdoor recreational pursuits will find Valdez, Alaska a destination for all seasons and a gateway to Prince William Sound. This community is located on the northern shore of Port Valdez in northeastern Prince William Sound and backs against the rugged coastal Chugash Mountains. Port Valdez is the closest saltwater accessible by residents [...]
Fresh Alaska seafood is probably one of the best reasons to live in the Great Land and Pacific halibut is a regional favorite. Locals become especially spoiled with the availability of fresh caught fish and the remarkable difference it holds over the frozen product. There are many ways to prepare halibut. Throwing a thick steak [...]
