Hi All, In their recent annual Summer gathering in Seattle the non-profit The Whales Tail had this to say (among other things): “Question: Are the resident orcas expanding what they eat? Mark Sears replied that on the outer coast, they…
Month: June 2023
A Message from the Maine Lobstermen
Hello Alaska Trollers! My name is Kristan Porter and I am President of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association. I have been watching what is happening to you guys from the east coast. The situation you are all in is very similar to…
Trollers: Consider Becoming a USDA Foods Vendor, Quickly
The GAO National School Lunch Program audit report in Nov 2022 showed USDA purchased only 1 serving of seafood per student per year vs the 1-2 serving recommended per student per week for health benefits. USDA Solicitation To Buy US Seafood Due…
We Fish!
Less than an hour ago, the Court of Appeals stay was granted, enabling trollers to fish effective July 1st per our ace team at Northwest Resource Law. Due to the hard work of the ATA board, many trollers and their…
Short Letter on Motion in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Trollers, With so much discussion on whether the Troll Chinook fishery will open on July 1st it’s important to remember that ATA, the State, and NOAA have filed a Motion in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. This Motion asks…
New Video Call Link Info: NMFS will talk to trollers in Sitka, June 7th
Wednesday, June 7 · 5:30 – 6:30pmTime zone: America/JuneauGoogle Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/ych-tavc-nzrOr dial: (US) +1 513-788-1892 PIN: 468 629 197#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ych-tavc-nzr?pin=5767927593844 Wednesday, June 7, 2023 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Harrigan Centennial Hall