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May 30, 1951
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports potential for small-scale commercial shrimp operations in Alaska waters, particularly near Ketchikan, Sitka, and Peril Straits, based on discoveries by the vessel John Cobb last year.
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Finds Possibilities for Shrimp
Operations in Alaska Waters
WASHINGTON, (AP)--The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it has found possibilities of small-scale commercial shrimp operations in Alaska waters.
In a report made public this week, the service expressed belief its discoveries "could be valuable during the off seasons for regular fishing."
Citing the area in Southeast Alaska near Ketchikan and Sitka, the report declared:
"Possibilities for a shrimp fishery for large spot shrimp in the Peril Straits region, using traps, were found, and some areas offer promise for small-scale trawl fishery for pink shrimp."
The discoveries were made by the exploratory fishing vessel John Cobb last year.
Finds Possibilities for Shrimp
Operations in Alaska Waters
WASHINGTON, (AP)--The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it has found possibilities of small-scale commercial shrimp operations in Alaska waters.
In a report made public this week, the service expressed belief its discoveries "could be valuable during the off seasons for regular fishing."
Citing the area in Southeast Alaska near Ketchikan and Sitka, the report declared:
"Possibilities for a shrimp fishery for large spot shrimp in the Peril Straits region, using traps, were found, and some areas offer promise for small-scale trawl fishery for pink shrimp."
The discoveries were made by the exploratory fishing vessel John Cobb last year.
What sub-type of article is it?
News Report
Scientific Discovery
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Shrimp Fishery
Alaska Waters
Fish And Wildlife Service
Peril Straits
Spot Shrimp
Pink Shrimp
What entities or persons were involved?
U. S. Fish And Wildlife Service
John Cobb
Where did it happen?
Southeast Alaska Near Ketchikan And Sitka, Peril Straits Region
Story Details
Key Persons
U. S. Fish And Wildlife Service
John Cobb
Location
Southeast Alaska Near Ketchikan And Sitka, Peril Straits Region
Event Date
Last Year
Story Details
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service identifies potential for small-scale shrimp fishing in Alaska waters using traps for spot shrimp and trawls for pink shrimp, valuable for off-seasons.