UNALASKA, Alaska — The orca pod that forages in the waters just north of this Aleutian island are quick to swarm any halibut boat with a skipper foolish enough to drop lines in their domain.

For years, anyone who makes their living on the water in Alaska – or depends on what comes off those boats – has felt like they’re fighting with one hand tied behind their back. Sky-high fuel bills, ...

The private-equity billionaire spent decades building influence in the capital. Then his philanthropy collided with the ...

Corbicula fluminea, known by its common name freshwater gold clam, was found in the Waikato region in May 2023 and is currently under management by Biosecurity New Zealand. The clams are prolific ...

Biologists don't know why halibut are struggling. Now the commission that sets catch limits for the fish is charting a path ahead.

In addition, depressed stocks and changing environmental conditions continue to impact several species, including king, snow, ...

The starting line is alive with the noise of engines warming, radios buzzing, and crews making last-minute checks. Out here, ...

Is Alaska next? As if the Alaska commercial salmon fishing business didn’t already have enough problems, now some Michelin chefs have the knives out. WildFish, a charity based in the United ...

In a state famous for its glamorous coastlines and celebrity-studded beaches, there exists a stretch of paradise that somehow remains delightfully under the radar – Sand Dollar Beach, the crown jewel ...

The case challenging the state of Alaska's right to regulate Metlakatla fishermen was headed for trial when a coalition of ...

The number of commercial fishing jobs in Alaska plunged to a new low last year as the industry struggles with disrupted fisheries, low prices, climate change and foreign competition that could get a ...