From the Editor: Fishing Restrictions Bill
The future of commercial gillnet fishing and the catching of giant sea bass in California are now in doubt, following legislation proposed by a state Assembly member in February that […]
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BBRSDA Selects New Executive Director
Seafood industry veteran Lilani Dunn has been promoted to executive director of the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA), which represents drift gillnetters harvesting the world’s largest sockeye salmon […]
From the Editor: Fishing Restrictions Bill
The future of commercial gillnet fishing and the catching of giant sea bass in California are now in doubt, following legislation proposed by a state Assembly member in February that […]
BBRSDA Selects New Executive Director
Seafood industry veteran Lilani Dunn has been promoted to executive director of the Bristol Bay Seafood Development Association (BBSDA), which represents drift gillnetters harvesting the world’s largest sockeye salmon fishery. […]
Newbuild Fishing Boats Focus on Technology, Efficiency
Recent trends for building new commercial fishing boats focus on efficiency, modern technology and new systems for refrigeration, fuel and propulsion. Fishermen’s News reached out to some West Coast companies […]
Seafood Industry Veteran Collier Joins BBRSDA
Seafood industry executive Barry Collier has joined the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA) to advise on industry and global market initiatives, including a pathway to gain back global […]
Seafood Industry Veteran Collier Joins BBRSDA
Seafood industry executive Barry Collier has joined the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA), to advise on industry and global market initiatives, including a pathway to gain back global […]
BC Government Spends Millions on Restoring Habitat; Harvesters Say They’re Awaiting Results
Pacific salmon are fundamental to the livelihoods, culture and spiritual lives of thousands of British Columbians, as they are in America’s Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Sadly, climate change, habitat degradation […]
West Coast Anglers to See New and Amended Rules, Regulations in 2024
Although the process to set or amend fishing-related regulations in West Coast states doesn’t necessarily line up with the calendar year, there are a number of rules or changes that […]
Commercial Vessel Deck Machinery: Innovations in the Industry
The innovation of deck machinery for commercial fishing vessels is ever-present in the maritime industry. While a winch will always be a winch, a newer model may pack the same […]