Andy Cam slow motion bow shots http://t.co/Dq5DUKir1t
— Andy Hillstrand (@capt_andy) March 3, 2014
3/3/2014Far too soon
Whoa, big fella.
Whether an Alaskan supports or opposes Pebble mine, following the rules is paramount. If the rules aren't followed in this case, then nothing prevents them from not being adhered to in other cases. The Environmental Protection Agency has signaled its intent to preempt the permitting process and block the mine. Mine developers haven't even submitted mining plans; EPA should at least look at plans before it..... http://www.ketchikandailynews.com/free/Local-edit-3-3
State Agency Petitions Removal of Species from Endangered List
Shannon Riddle, Weekend Digital Producer
POSTED: 04:42 PM AKST Mar 02, 2014
ANCHORAGE - A petition from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game may remove a subgroup of humpback whales from the list of endangered species. The humpback whale was one of the first species placed on the endangered species list in 1970 under the Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1969, following the devastation to the population due to modern whaling techniques and equipment. “We are petitioning for delisting given that this sub population is no longer at risk of extinction and in need of... http://www.ktuu.com/news/news/state-agency-petitions-removal-of-species-from-endangered-list/24768216
Alaska wolf killings upset National Park Service
By Associated Press
7:09 PM March 2, 2014
All 11 wolves in the Lost Creek pack near Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve were shot
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) – Alaska Fish and Game officials killed an Eastern Interior wolf pack last week, and the National Park Service — which had been studying the animals — is none too pleased..... http://www.ktva.com/alaska-wolf-killings-upset-national-park-service/
U.S. Navy Analyzes Operations Within an Evolving Arctic Frontier
BY REUTERS ON FEBRUARY 28, 2014
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WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) – The U.S. Navy is mapping out how to expand its presence in the Arctic beginning about 2020, given signs that the region’s once permanent ice cover is melting faster than expected, which is likely to trigger more traffic, fishing and resource mining. “The Arctic is all about operating forward and being ready. We don’t think we’re going to have to do war-fighting up there, but we have to be ready,” said Rear Admiral Jonathan White, the Navy’s top oceanographer and navigator, and director of the Navy’s climate change task force. “We don’t want to have a demand for the Navy to operate up there, and have to say, ‘Sorry, we can’t go,’” he said. The Navy this week released an “aggressive” update to its 2009 Arctic plan after a detailed.... http://gcaptain.com/us-navy-updates-arctic-plan/
Market Reports
Gulf/South Atlantic
IFQ fisheries flourish; oysters, blue crab struggle; shrimp fortunes vary
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The top finfish stocks — red grouper and red snapper — are in good shape, as are their fisheries, both now managed in the Gulf of Mexico under individual fishing quota programs. Cold water temperatures early in the year slowed the grouper harvest a bit, but mild weather toward year's end may well compensate when Florida's final numbers are tallied. Red snapper prices were a healthy $3.82 through mid-August in 2013. And average catch per trip value has risen over the past three years from $1,950 to $2,586 in 2013. Under IFQ management, the grouper fishery.... http://www.nationalfisherman.com/magazine-top/magazine/3056-market-reports
Colored lobster rope could be safer for whales
ROCKPORT, Maine - Preventing endangered northern right whales from becoming entangled in lobster gear could be as simple as changing the color of rope, a whale researcher says. If the whales can see the fishing gear more clearly, then they are better able to avoid it, said Scott Kraus, a leading researcher on northern right whales. "We know they can see the ropes. We thought by making them.... http://www.nationalfisherman.com/news-events/top-news/3085-colored-lobster-rope-could-be-safer-for-whales
Marine protected areas not holding up
Andrew Robinson
Published on March 03, 2014
A Memorial University geography professor who is part of an international group of researchers says we need to rethink how marine protected areas (MPA) worldwide serve the interests of conservation..... http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2014-03-03/article-3631193/Marine-protected-areas-not-holding-up/1
The crisis in Ukraine could hit you right in the cereal box
By Roberto A. Ferdman 2 hours ago
Ukraine is the world’s third largest exporter of corn and fifth largest exporter of wheat, which has caused some havoc in those markets lately. While political unrest continues to grow in and around the country, global grain prices have charged upwards. ”The importance of the Black Sea region to global grain markets should not be understated,” Luke Mathews, an analyst at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, said in a note this morning (paywall). Global corn prices have risen by over 8% since the beginning of the year..... http://qz.com/183230/the-crisis-in-ukraine-could-hit-you-right-in-the-cereal-box/
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— Kikkan Randall (@kikkanimal) March 3, 2014
Whole Foods to source from Ocean Beauty, closes its own company Select Fish in Seattle http://t.co/kXWhDOP13G @WholeFoods @OceanBeautySfd
— Seafood.com News (@SeafoodcomNews) March 3, 2014
“@byjillee: Honey Lemon Salmon Baked In Foil. Moist, flaky, & perfectly flavored! http://t.co/OrX5qKrsQY pic.twitter.com/20FPpgPb0c” < Nice work
— Copper River Salmon (@CopperRiverWild) March 2, 2014
This is cool. Mushing to #SaveBristolBay - #Iditarod pic.twitter.com/difppoMoOQ
— Brett Veerhusen (@brett_veerhusen) March 3, 2014
Amen. @nytimes Editorial Board says Obama Administration headed in right direction on Bristol Bay. http://t.co/eV8GtHxnIi
— Brett Veerhusen (@brett_veerhusen) March 3, 2014
Our very own @Jefferson_Rivet is in the air at the #iditarod2014 restart in Willow! Check in thru today for more! pic.twitter.com/3owv6EqPSv
— KTUU.com (@Ch2KTUU) March 2, 2014
Commercial Fishing Viewpoints | Marine Travellift 300 BFM https://t.co/UH3qk0RaN6
— DDC (@JuneauTek) March 3, 2014
Roe Herring Quota In BC, Canada Cut 3,000 ST From Original Plan http://t.co/jXS5zqvIUh
— minato-tsukiji (@minatotsukiji) March 3, 2014
Pork prices at risk as virus spreads: http://t.co/VMVxCjGkRr @JohnBarone
— Restaurant News (@NRNonline) March 3, 2014
Did you know that more seafood was caught or farmed in 2013 than ever before? #fishfight @hughsfishfight http://t.co/DZwylJ25xB
— Fish2Fork (@fish2fork) March 2, 2014
Read about the journey of a #fish to your plate here:
http://t.co/kvrTBkDU2g
#fishing #water #sail #sailing #boat pic.twitter.com/hU2vYuXcF2
— MaxSea (@MyMaxSea) March 3, 2014
Learn about how high resolution satellite photos can add an extra dimension to your #chart navigation here: http://t.co/xHXf5sHg2F
#boat
— MaxSea (@MyMaxSea) March 3, 2014
Hearing reveals FAA behind on NextGen, Drone, consolidation https://t.co/tnTzQp32uV NextGen start in Alaska late 90's http://t.co/ODKD8Di9vy
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) March 3, 2014
Anyone know who's going to be in charge of traffic separation between drones and planes for #Iditarod2015 ?
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) March 3, 2014
First time I've woken up to a moose on my porch. pic.twitter.com/9bamGW3zkB
— Tegan Hanlon (@teganhanlon) March 2, 2014
The age of 'selfies.' A porch moose is the only thing that gets any Matterhorns out of bed at 9 a.m. pic.twitter.com/J6qniMueKg
— Tegan Hanlon (@teganhanlon) March 2, 2014
And when @VirginAtlantic do you put the fuel surcharge that's almost as much as the ticket back in the fare price? pic.twitter.com/jxzp8l4JLK
— Danny Sullivan (@dannysullivan) March 2, 2014
Breaking: Russia raises key rate to 7% from 5.5%; dollar hits record high against ruble on Ukraine crisis. http://t.co/pSeiZYuzTE
— Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) March 3, 2014
Matthew Mcconaughey thanks god at oscars http://t.co/1UqAhHrrvT via @youtube
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) March 3, 2014
This Chinese farmer made a scale replica of a Lamborghini. http://t.co/qprd97SaAX (Reuters) pic.twitter.com/iQUeNC12g8
— Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) March 3, 2014
What's the real culprit of Beijing's pollution? Heavy industry. http://t.co/LbojY6IFhI (EPA) pic.twitter.com/eesnF4hGI5
— Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) March 3, 2014
#Russia Internet monitoring agency blocks 13 pages linked to #Ukraine protests: http://t.co/DgqcyIsRYN
— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 3, 2014
Anyone who thinks Putin wasn't happy to trade a few days of panic on Moscow's stock exchange for a warm-water port is still living in denial
— Just Karl (@justkarl) March 3, 2014
New York Bill Would Require Smartphone "Kill Switch" - Metropolis - WSJ http://t.co/XpaIkQ5L62 #JustSayNoToTriggerLocks
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) March 3, 2014
American Thinker: Blog: Does Russia Want Alaska Back? http://t.co/ahHvQEWOU9
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) March 3, 2014
Analog Matters: Viacom, NBCUniversal and ESPN dinged $2M for distributing fake Emergency Alert System tones http://t.co/x8xz6vXTGD
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) March 3, 2014