April 2008

The sun is rising and setting on time. The tide is coming in and going out on time. The calendar pages are turning on time. But, something isn’t right.

Salmon and halibut abundance are forecast to be down this year. Biologists are pointing to changing ocean conditions. Marine birds and mammals are also affected by what goes on under the surface of the water.

With the salmon fishing closures off the West Coast, there doesn’t leave much choice but to wet a line in Alaska! With a wary eye towards the future, we’re hoping for the best.

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