New study sheds light on sablefish genetics
North Pacific sablefish are a single genetic population, according to a new study published last month through NOAA fisheries.
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Board rejects proposed increase in bag limits for sport-caught sablefish
The Alaska Board of Fisheries last week (3-15-22) rejected an effort by the Alaska Charter Association to increase the daily bag and possession limits for black cod – also known as sablefish – to offset the decrease in fish size in recent years.
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Board of Fish passes annual black cod limit for sport fishing
The Board of Fish voted to limit the harvest for non-resident sport fishermen to eight sablefish a year throughout the Southeast Alaska area, with a bag limit of four fish per-day.
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Ecosystem study unlocks the mystery of black cod survival
Although stocks are strong, biologists don’t fully grasp black cod population ecology. A research partnership in Sitka hopes to change that.
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Fishermen’s Expo features financing workshop, sablefish summit
The Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association is hosting a fisherman’s expo in Sitka. The Spring Fishermen’s Expo is free and open to the public.
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