Seiner, humpback tangle over herring set

Posted by Ken Fate, read by Dorothy Orbison | Mar 26, 2008

SITKA, ALASKA A humpback whale became entangled in a herring seine during test fishing Tuesday morning (3-25-08) in Sitka. The vessel's skipper notified ADF&G, who notified NMFS, who dispatched local whale biologist Jan Straley to the rescue.
© Copyright 1970, Raven Radio Foundation Inc.

News Tip Button

Send KCAW a lead on a news story.

latest_newscast

Community Calendar

PSA Request Form

My Blogroll

Email universal code

email inline code

KCAW Prize Drawings: click on the links for rules and winner info.

Alaska Seaplanes Drawing – ends 12/31/22

Alaska Airlines Drawing – ended 4/9/2022

Quiet Drive – ended 4/3/2022

Spring 2023 Quiet Drive – ends 4/2/2023

Allen Marine Drawing – ends 4/6/23

Alaska Seaplanes Drawing – ends 10/8/23

Alaska Airlines Spring 2024– ends 3/24/24