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2015 herring fishery opened Wednesday

2015 herring fishery opened Wednesday

by KCAW News | Mar 18, 2015 |

Fish & Game opened up an area west of Crow and Gagarin Islands, with much of the fishing effort due west of Bieli Rock. The opening was more relaxed than usual, because the fleet is fishing as a co-op. Read More
Archaeologist: Herring once far more abundant, widespread

Archaeologist: Herring once far more abundant, widespread

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Apr 4, 2014 | ,

A recent study suggests that current herring populations in Southeast Alaska and British Columbia may be just a remnant of what once existed. Archaeologist Madonna Moss has studied sites in and around Southeast Alaska for decades. She says that evidence indicates that herring were once far more widespread than they are today. And, she says, fishery managers should look to the past when making decisions about the present. Read More
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