Have you ever seen a jellyfish while you were fishing or swimming? OK. Have you ever seen a jellyfish over six and a half feet across, and weighing up to 450 pounds? How about several thousand of them at once,
Exxon Valdez – 20 Years After
Tuesday marked the twentieth anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, an ecological and economic disaster of historic proportions, resulting in untold damage to wildlife, regional ecosystems, local industries, and generations of people who subsisted on
Energy Needs and Salmon Survival Clash in Pacific Northwest
Representatives from environmental and conservation groups, local Oregon government officials, Northwest tribal government representatives, and federal agencies representing fisheries interests and departments of energy have been struggling to find an answer to questions surrounding the use of hydroelectric dams in
Historic Fisherman’s Terminal Seeks Help from Locals
Seattle’s Fisherman’s Terminal has long been both an active center of seafood trade and a symbol of the industry for many in the Pacific Northwest. Recently, members of the local fleet were asked to lend a hand in keeping the
Pacific Northwest Fishing Fleet Receives its Annual Blessing
Family, friends, and fellow fishermen gathered on Sunday for the 81st annual “Blessing of the Fleet,” a tradition established by the late Rev. O. L. Haavik of the Ballard First Lutheran Church. Nearly 100 people congregated at the Fisherman’s Terminal
Alaskan Pollock Fishery Undergoes Recertification Process
The Alaskan pollock fishery has been a symbol of sustainable fishing practices since its original certification through the Marine Stewardship Council in 2005. The fishery includes operations within the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea, and Aleutian Islands, which account for
Atlantic Farmed Fish Suffer Disease Outbreak
As of January 2, 2009, the Scottish government has declared the presence of a second Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA) outbreak among farmed fish populations. The virus manifests itself as severe anemia, darkening of the liver, and internal hemorrhaging, and results