@SeafoodcomNews Video: Senate Commerce Seafood Sustainability Hearing validates @ASMIAkSeafood approach http://t.co/LWlLhhVcnF @NFImediaAlaska pushes back on 'sustainable seafood' label denied by Marine Stewardship Council
— Seafood.com News (@SeafoodcomNews) September 25, 2013
Suzanna Caldwell
MSC ecolabel (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
In Alaska, fish labeled “sustainable” is more than a trendy buzzword -- it's the principle that drives the fisheries, through both management and the fishermen themselves. But who gets to decide exactly what makes a fishery sustainable? That's the question lawmakers, industry officials and giant companies like Wal-Mart are trying to figure out. For over the last decade, that certification came from the Marine Stewardship Council, a London-based non-profit that uses independent auditors to check fisheries for compliance with sustainable fishing practices. This year, Alaska's salmon industry decided to opt out of the program, citing costs and questionable practices. But with questions over the group's rationale -- including what Sen. Mark Begich called a “shifting goal post” on the definition of sustainability -- and increased costs to buy into the program, many..... http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/20130924/alaska-pushes-back-sustainable-seafood-label-denied-marine-stewardship-council
- Feds Drop Contract Guidelines, Move Could Urge Walmart to Shift on Alaska Salmon http://www.ktuu.com/news/ktuu-alaska-fish-could-stay-on-20130924,0,7894282.story
- GSA modifies its policy over fishing certification http://www.fis.com/fis/worldnews/worldnews.asp?l=e&country=0&special=&monthyear=&day=&id=63734
- Stefanie Moreland, fisheries adviser to Governor Sean Parnell, explains why Alaska is no longer under the MSC label http://radiokenai.net/walmart-wavers-on-wild-salmon/
Bristol Bay salmon values = $141 million (before bonuses)
September 24, 2013 by Laine Welch
From ADF&G, 9/24/13
The following is an overview of the 2013 Bristol Bay commercial salmon season. Fishing has been completed in all districts and preliminary harvest totals should be representative for all species. It..... http://www.alaskafishradio.com/bristol-bay-salmon-values-141-million-before-bonuses/
Fisheries and Science Come Together in Kodiak Alaska
September 24, 2013 by ladyfish
Scientists from all over the state will be in Kodiak to teach the importance of fisheries science and how it is widely connected to Alaskas marine resources, mainly our fisheries. The American Association for the Advancement of Science is holding its 2013 Arctic Science Conference for the.... http://www.alaskafishradio.com/fisheries-and-science-come-together-in-kodiak-alaska/
Former Fish and Game commissioner leaves Kodiak Island fisheries job for Anchorage post
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
First Posted: September 24, 2013 - 6:07 pm
Last Updated: September 24, 2013 - 6:09 pm
KODIAK, Alaska — A former commissioner of the state Fish and Game department has submitted his resignation as a fisheries consultant for the city of Kodiak and the Kodiak Island Borough. Denby Lloyd's last day will be Oct. 16. He will become the executive director of the North Pacific Research Board in Anchorage, the.... http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/25a64a501e484425b9f76ec766dd2e3b/AK--Lloyd-Kodiak-Island/
Seldovia economy hit hard by lack of ferry service
Naomi Klouda
Homer Tribune
Sep 24th, 2013
Seldovia’s had its share of economic knocks in recent years, then along came new troubles when the Alaska Marine Ferry service in and out of the Kachemak Bay village was reduced to a third of its normal schedule.
Kenai Peninsula Borough Assemblyman Mako Haggerty wants to send a strong message to the governor’s office: Not acceptable. Haggerty drafted a resolution passed by the Borough Assembly at its last meeting, Sept. 17 in Homer. The resolution spelled out the hardship and stated: “the assembly formally requests the governor and Legislature to act swiftly to develop.... http://homertribune.com/2013/09/seldovia-economy-hit-hard-by-lack-of-ferry-service/
Council to Consider Major Dock Upgrades
By Lauren Rosenthal
Tuesday, September 24 2013
Plans to upgrade Unalaska’s docks -- and even create new moorage -- will dominate tonight’s city council meeting. Ports director Peggy McLaughlin will present a plan for renovating the Bobby Storrs small boat harbor. In a memo to council, McLaughlin writes... http://kucb.org/news/article/council-to-consider-major-dock-upgrades/
Kennicott Ferry Delayed Due to High Winds
By Ben Matheson
Tuesday, September 24 2013
Passengers on the Kennicott ferry will spend the night in Unalaska. The vessel’s captain ordered a delay because of a storm expected later this evening. The National Weather Service is forecasting..... http://kucb.org/news/article/kennicott-ferry-delayed-due-to-high-winds/
Oregon Tuna Vessel Sinks, Husband-Wife Crew, Two Cats Survive
Newport fishermen’s wives organization collecting donations
October 1, 2013
Albacore tuna fishermen have endured vagaries of wind, weather and water during a 2013 season that has ebbed and flowed, but two long-time tuna trollers lost almost everything the first week of August when their vessel went down about 80 miles offshore northwest of Coos Bay, Oregon. Mark and Cynthia Schneider, who have fished together each summer for 25 years while living aboard their vessel, lost the 60-foot F/V Sea Princess on August 5, when an explosion below.... http://www.fishermensnews.com/story/2013/10/01/features/oregon-tuna-vessel-sinks-husband-wife-crew-two-cats-survive/215.html
'Monsanto Protection Act' To Expire, Won't Be Part Of Continuing Resolution
The Huffington Post | By Ashley Alman
Posted: 09/24/2013 10:42 pm EDT
The so-called Monsanto Protection Act is set to expire, and will not be included in a bill designed to avert a government shutdown, according to a statement Tuesday from the press office of Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.).House Republicans earlier this month released legislation that would include an...... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/24/monsanto-protection-act-expire_n_3985673.html
Putin: Greenpeace Activists Are Not Pirates
BY REUTERS ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
SALEKHARD, Russia, Sept 25 (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Greenpeace activists arrested for staging a protest at Russia’s first offshore oil platform had violated international law but signalled they should not face charges of piracy. The activists’ ship was seized and towed to shore on Tuesday after two.... http://gcaptain.com/putin-greenpeace-activists-pirates/
Paper: Washington Post: Farmed vs. wild salmon: Can you taste the difference? (Kindle ready?) http://t.co/48zdupuVKj pic.twitter.com/Nb5j347QKw
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) September 25, 2013
Uh-oh, these are fighting words in Alaska: Farmed vs. wild salmon: http://t.co/zNKf9rmcEt
— Mark Meyer (@markmeyerphoto) September 25, 2013
Farmed salmon surprises by beating wild salmon in a taste test set up by @washingtonpost http://t.co/dJQPoAe5Cp
— Undercurrent News (@undercur) September 25, 2013
This is a first for a major US daily news site: Why farmed salmon is becoming a viable alternative to wild-caught - http://t.co/DIkhzM9hAf
— Drew Cherry (@drewcherry) September 25, 2013
Final preparations for the #Wizard before departure. Heading out the Ballard locks this afternoon. @DeadliestCatch pic.twitter.com/Mb5UHlg6eE
— Capt Keith Colburn (@crabwizard) September 24, 2013
Comment on a @KUCBNews story about storms: "In Unalaska, it's called September. In Florida it's called OMG HURRICANE RUN FOR YOUR LIVES"
— Lauren Rosenthal (@laurenthal) September 24, 2013
iPhone 5c is coming to GCI on October 1st. Pre-order this Wednesday, September 25th. http://t.co/DhviOCoExf
— GCI Alaska (@GCIAK) September 24, 2013
Go home maps, ur drunk. MT @alaskadispatch: #iPhone maps says to cross airport taxiway http://t.co/m9RE5LWXTg pic.twitter.com/avpxX3LAtb
— Casey Grove (@kcgrove) September 24, 2013
Drink up! Wines fly free on Alaska Airlines http://t.co/8v7U3S56G2
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) September 25, 2013
Bear walks into a #Juneau bar - bartender says "No bear! Get out! [...]" http://t.co/q50dBua5P1 #ktuu (click for vid) pic.twitter.com/57Y9rKSpZ1
— KTUU.com (@Ch2KTUU) September 25, 2013
Sudan goes offline as fuel riots spread across the capital Khartoum - The Next Web http://t.co/7WK10sTKmt #Freedom
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) September 25, 2013
Amazing Marathon by U.S. Sen Cruz in Washington DC : Live all night @Drudge > http://t.co/L5e0ZIu6wd #Freedom pic.twitter.com/5YwJJgluV8
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) September 25, 2013
Ted Cruz name currently appears 12 times on WASH POST homepage. Bezos giving the people what they want.! Now gift cards for all who click...
— MATT DRUDGE (@DRUDGE) September 25, 2013
Starting today (9-24-2013), http://t.co/OdEqkQw7qk will no longer accept comments on new articles. Here's why. http://t.co/bKCSOtypCr
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) September 25, 2013
1st #frost of the season possible. Temps are falling quickly tonight in Valley areas away from water. #akwx #Juneau pic.twitter.com/Zyp9DKz5AL
— NWS Juneau (@NWSJuneau) September 25, 2013
SITKA, Alaska: Weather cancels last 2 cruise ships to Sitka | Business | http://t.co/bXePNn5BWQ http://t.co/YiXskMIiTm
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) September 25, 2013
The Coast Guard has suspended a search for #Craig man Garrett Hagan, 24, last seen Sept. 15 near #Ketchikan: http://t.co/Rs1BWGTJnZ #ktuu
— KTUU.com (@Ch2KTUU) September 25, 2013
BBC News: Mother bear rescues cub from fishing dipnet (on land) in Alaska http://t.co/kc705IkuoY (video)
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) September 25, 2013