Alaska's key pink salmon harvests aren't meeting expectations -- what's wrong?

Alaska scientists weigh in on why the pink salmon harvest is falling short, and where the season is headed.

Southeast Alaska is having a challenging fishing year for pink salmon. — Southeast Alaska is having a challenging fishing year for pink salmon.Photo: Shutterstock

Rachel Sapin

Correspondent

Published 26 August 2025, 13:29Updated 26 August 2025, 13:41

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