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Most of Oregon’s ocean fall-run chinook fishing season could be canceled
The Pacific Fisheries Management Council is concerned about fall Chinook populations affected by drought in the Klamath and Sacramento rivers.

After a six-week delay, Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crabbing season is now open
Dungeness crab is the most valuable single-species fishery commodity in Oregon. The 2021-2022 season was one of the best on record, with fisherfolk bringing in $91.5 million worth of the crustaceans. But that's not always the case. This 2022-2023 season opened more than six weeks later than anticipated.
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Power loss at Southern Oregon hatchery spells problems for fish
About a million Chinook Salmon could be released at a smaller than normal size next year. Due to a power outage at Cole Rivers fish hatchery in Jackson County, there won't be warm incubation tanks for the winter.

New Crab Pot Could Help Reduce Whale Entanglements
As this year’s Dungeness crab fishery approaches, so does the risk of whale entanglements in crab gear.

West Coast Fishery Rebounds After Years Of Conservation Efforts
Several species of bottom-feeding fish off the West Coast are making a speedy recovery from overfishing.

Predicting Toxic Algae Blooms Just Got Easier
OSU scientists have developed a way to predict spikes in domoic acid off the West Coast. The toxin can accumulate in some seafood and be harmful to humans if consumed.
Setting Fishing Limits
Local scientists work to make ecosystem-based fisheries management a reality.

Toxic Algal Bloom Hits West Coast
The West Coast is experiencing the largest toxic algal bloom in the last decade. This toxin has caused many shellfish fisheries to close down.

Managers Likely To Cancel West Coast Sardine Fishery
Population counts indicate there aren't enough fish to open the West Coast sardine fishery this year.

Environmental Prize Winner Sees More Americans Accepting Climate Science
A conversation with Oregon State University professor Jane Lubchenco. On Tuesday she was given the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement.