Alaska Recap: Board of Fisheries meeting results in several big changes for Prince William Sound
Cordova Time by Kinsey Brown - December 23, 2024 The Alaska Board of Fisheries met in Cordova last week and issued multiple decisions – including deciding against hatchery reduction and pollock trawling, and expanding herring and crab fisheries. https://thecordovatimes.com/2024/12/23/recap-board-of-fisheries-meeting/ International Russia to Keep Fish Exports Open in 2025 Despite Rising Prices SeafoodNews.com by Eugene Gerden - December 26, 2024 The Russian government does not plan to restrict its fish exports next year in an effort to prevent the prices of fish and seafood in the domestic market from increasing further.In recent months, fish prices in Russia have significantly increased, and numerous calls have been made for Russian authorities to limit fish and seafood exports to foreign markets.According to experts of the Russian Fish Union, based on customs data from countries that are major fish importers, this year, exports of Russian fish and seafood slightly declined compared to 2023, with the main sale markets being China and Korea. In 2025, a slight increase in exports is expected mainly due to the rouble weakening.Imports will be higher in the three quarters of 2024 than in 2022 but lower than in 2023.According to the Russian Fish Union, the reduction in imports is mainly due to the growth of Russian fish and fish products in the domestic market, problems with international payments, complex logistics, and the weakening of the rouble.In this regard, most Russian analysts in the fish business field expect a further decline in fish and seafood imports to Russia this year. https://www.seafoodnews.com/Story/1293593/Russia-to-Keep-Fish-Exports-Open-in-2025-Despite-Rising-Prices Labeling and Marketing Outlook 2025: Alaska seafood marketing director upbeat about consumer behavior, Russia ban, Trump health plan Recent funding increases will allow ASMI to continue to help the Alaska seafood industry grow demand in the United States and diversify global markets. Intrafish by Rachel Sapin - December 27, 2024 The issue of supporting the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) has garnered increasing attention from state lawmakers this year. https://www.intrafish.com/people/outlook-2025-alaska-seafood-marketing-director-upbeat-about-consumer-behavior-russia-ban-trump-health-plan/2-1-1756112 *Requires Subscription US FDA updates “healthy” claim label standards, benefitting seafood products Seafood Source by Christine Blank - December 23, 2024 U.S. seafood industry organizations are welcoming updates to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) “healthy” claims label, which could benefit the seafood industry. https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/food-safety-health/us-fda-updates-healthy-claim-label-standards-benefitting-seafood-products *Requires Subscription
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Opinion: Farmworker visas are a successful part of consistent immigration policy
The Seattle Times by Lydia Hock - December 23, 2024
The U.S. immigration debate often presents a false choice between mass deportations and open borders. The reality is that effective immigration policy requires both expanding legal pathways and maintaining consistent enforcement — carrots and sticks working in tandem.
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Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2025 Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Pollock, Atka Mackerel, and Pacific Cod Total Allowable Catch Amounts
A Rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 12/27/2024
NMFS is adjusting the 2025 total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) pollock, Atka mackerel, and Pacific cod fisheries. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined these TACs are incorrectly specified, and will ensure the BSAI pollock, Atka mackerel, and Pacific cod TACs are the appropriate amounts based on the best scientific information available. This action is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the BSAI (FMP).
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
A Rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 12/27/2024
NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod from catcher vessels using trawl gear to catcher vessels greater than or equal to 50 feet (ft) (15.2 meters (m)) length overall using hook-and-line gear and to catcher/processors using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to allow the 2024 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod to be harvested.
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; North Pacific Halibut and Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota Cost Recovery Program
A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 12/26/2024
NMFS publishes the individual fishing quota (IFQ) standard prices and fee percentage for cost recovery for the IFQ Program for the halibut and sablefish fisheries of the North Pacific (IFQ Program). The fee percentage for 2024 is 3.0 percent. This action is intended to provide holders of halibut and sablefish IFQ permits with the 2024 standard prices and fee percentage to calculate the required payment for IFQ cost recovery fees due by January 31, 2025.
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; North Pacific Observer Program Standard Ex-Vessel Prices
A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 12/26/2024
NMFS publishes standard ex-vessel prices for groundfish and halibut for the calculation of the observer fee under the North Pacific Observer Program (Observer Program). This notice is intended to provide information to vessel owners, processors, registered buyers, and other Observer Program participants about the standard ex-vessel prices that will be used to calculate the Observer Program fee associated with landings of groundfish and halibut made in 2025. NMFS will send invoices to processors and registered buyers subject to the fee by January 15, 2026. Fees are due to NMFS on or before February 15, 2026.
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Alaska Pollock Workshop
A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 12/26/2024
NMFS will convene a workshop on walleye pollock in Alaska for the purposes of synthesizing ongoing research, building and strengthening collaborations, and highlighting topics which need more attention. The focus will be on biological and ecological scientific research.
Fisheries Off West Coast States; Modification of the West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Actions #4-16
A Rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 12/26/2024
NMFS announces 13 inseason actions for the 2024-2025 ocean salmon fishing season. These inseason actions modify the recreational and commercial salmon troll fisheries in the area from the U.S./Canada border to Humbug Mountain, OR.
Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; 2025 Catch Sharing Plan and Recreational Fishery Management Measures
A Proposed Rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 12/26/2024
NMFS proposes to approve changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for the International Pacific Halibut Commission's regulatory Area 2A off Washington, Oregon, and California. In addition, NMFS proposes to implement new management measures for the 2025 recreational fisheries in Area 2A that are not implemented through the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC). These measures include the recreational fishery seasons and subarea allocations for Area 2A. This action would also add a new inseason management provision to transfer anticipated uncaught recreational fishery allocation from the Northern California subarea to the South of Point Arena subarea. These actions are intended to conserve Pacific halibut and provide angler opportunity where available.
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; North Pacific Halibut and Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota Cost Recovery Program
A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 12/26/2024
NMFS publishes the individual fishing quota (IFQ) standard prices and fee percentage for cost recovery for the IFQ Program for the halibut and sablefish fisheries of the North Pacific (IFQ Program). The fee percentage for 2024 is 3.0 percent. This action is intended to provide holders of halibut and sablefish IFQ permits with the 2024 standard prices and fee percentage to calculate the required payment for IFQ cost recovery fees due by January 31, 2025.
Scientist Hired as Alaska SeaLife Center Executive
Alaska Business Magazine - December 23, 2024
A scientist with experience in public administration joins the leadership team at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward. Brad Ryan has been hired as Executive Vice President/Deputy Director. In this new position, Ryan supports Wei Ying Wong, who became the center’s president and CEO earlier this year, to promote understanding and stewardship of Alaska’s marine ecosystems.
In Memoriam
Former Trident Seafoods partner, Alaska fishing industry pioneer dies
Bart Eaton was a trendsetter who help build Trident Seafoods and the broader Alaska seafood industry.
IntraFish by John Fiorillo - December 23, 2024
Douglas “Bart” Eaton, a pioneer of the Alaska seafood industry, died Dec. 14 at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy stretching back five decades.Eaton was a fisherman, businessman, and partner and board member of Trident Seafoods.
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