Rockfish survival rates could rise with recompression tech

Mon, May 19, 2008
Posted in Alaska News

Scientists in the lower 48 say they’ve found a way to help increase the survival of released rockfish. It’s called re-compression, and it could mean the difference between life and death for innumerable fish. Two researchers recently presented their findings to sport and charter fishermen in Sitka. They, and at least one Sitka scientist, hope the technique will catch on in Alaska.

Melissa Marconi-Wentzel, KCAW – Sitka