While its hatcheries raise and release millions of salmon a year, CIAA also collects data, improves habitat, and provides public education.
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Common Property: What Does It Mean for Alaska Salmon Fishermen?
Common property, or “common use,” balances public access and regulation. Alaska’s constitution makes salmon a common property open to all.
The Origins of Pacific Salmon Names
The five common kinds of Pacific salmon have two names. Where did these names come from, and what did Cook Inlet Natives call salmon species?
What Is a Weir?
Historically, a weir is a kind of fish trap, but in recent times, it’s become an aquaculture tool for studying Alaska salmon returns.
The Rings of a Salmon Ear Bone
Like the rings of trees, a salmon ear bone can tell a story. Learn how Alaska hatcheries use otoliths to create thermal mark codes.