Alaska Fisheries Report 16 April 2026

Alaska Fisheries Report 16 April 2026

From The Alaska Fisheries Report from KMXT by Terry Haines

April 16, 2026 · 14 min

About this episode

This episode discusses funding issues for a Fairbanks hatchery, lawsuits regarding Bering Sea pollock management, and features a new hybrid fishing boat.

This week on The Alaska Fisheries Report with Terry Haines: KUAC's Patrick Gilchrist reports the state is short on funds for a Fairbanks hatchery, the Alaska Beacon on a lawsuit on behalf of St. Paul fur seals challenging Bering Sea pollock management and on a state bill that would allow setnet cooperatives, Maggie Nelson of KUCB on a lawsuit challenging recent changes to Area M management, plus Ryan Cotter's story of a new hybrid fishing boat, courtesy of KCAW. Photo: Ben Matthys (right) showcases different parts of the F/V Mirage’s engine room and new hybrid engine to Sen. Lisa Murkowski. (KCAW/Cotter)

People in this episode

Host: Terry Haines

Topics covered

  • fishing
  • lawsuit
  • hatchery funding
  • pollock management
  • setnet cooperatives
  • hybrid fishing boat

Keywords

  • Alaska fisheries
  • hatchery
  • lawsuit
  • pollock
  • fishing boat
  • Area M
  • setnet cooperatives

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alaska Beacon, KCAW, KUAC

Products: F/V Mirage

Places: Fairbanks, Bering Sea, Area M

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