AFSC/ABL: Southeast and Prince William Sound, Alaska Herring Microsatellite data, 2007-2008
Herring is one of the most energy-rich fish in the Alaskan ecosystem, and when populations struggle over time, such as the Lynn Canal population, there is management concern.  Prior to 1983, Lynn Canal herring supported a productive sac roe fishery, a bait fishery, and a winter food and bait fishery.  All commercial …