State reconsiders king salmon project

The death of 220,000 king salmon smolt in three years has led the state to re-examine its contract with the regional aquaculture association.

An estimated 170,000 king salmon smolt, nearly 70 percent of fish being transported to a fish pen in Lutak Inlet, died in late June during the 17-hour trip.

The program is run by the Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association.

“Obviously…it’s a significant loss,” said Judy Lum of the Alaska Department of Fish…