Alaska
A statewide task force is trying to stop the spread of highly invasive green crabs in Southeast Alaska — and they need your help
KRBD by Jack Darrell - November 19, 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) calls European green crabs one of the most invasive marine species in the world. They are widely blamed for the collapse of the softshell clam industry on the East Coast. Now, the species has been wreaking havoc up the west coast of North America.
Dire condition of Alaska’s seafood industry has many causes and no easy fixes, experts say
A legislative task force charged with recommending action to rescue the industry and communities that depend on it is considering a broad range of responses
Alaska Beacon by Yereth Rosen - November 19, 2024
State officials and industry leaders trying to rescue the ailing Alaska seafood industry are facing daunting challenges, recently released numbers show.
Sitka AC reviews over a dozen herring proposals ahead of Board of Fish meeting
KCAW by Katherine Rose - November 19, 2024
The Sitka Advisory Committee considered over a dozen herring proposals over two meetings in November, in order to deliver its recommendations to the Alaska Board of Fisheries before that group gathers in the new year to set regulations.
Alaska salmon recertified to MSC standard after independent adjudicator rejects NGO concerns
“This milestone is a testament not only to their leadership but also to the tireless efforts of everyone involved in the fishery to protect our ocean and fishery resources.”
Seafood Source by Chris Chase - November 18, 2024
The salmon fishery in the U.S. state of Alaska has received recertification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fisheries Standard after an independent adjudicator rejected objections from conservation groups.
NOAA Fisheries Plans to Enhance Seafood Import Monitoring
Fishermen's News - November 20, 2024
NOAA Fisheries on Nov. 14 introduced a new plan to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing while at the same time strengthening the sustainability of seafood, and globally addressing forced labor issues.
Alaska Commercial Salmon Harvest Took a Hit in Size, Value in 2024, Data Show
Fishermen's News - November 20, 2024
Alaska’s statewide commercial salmon harvest took a dive both in size and value in 2024, and market conditions had a significant impact on pricing, according to the state’s preliminary harvest and other data released Nov. 18 by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
USDA releases new requirements for government salmon purchases
Seafood Source by Nathan Strout - November 19, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its guidance for purchasing salmon products, incorporating new requirements from NOAA Fisheries’ Seafood Inspection Program as well as other changes.
US government awards Channel Fish, Trident Seafoods with more pollock contracts
The award is from the agency's first solicitation for the 2025 fiscal year.
Intrafish by Rachel Sapin - November 19, 2024
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday awarded US seafood processors Channel Fish and Trident Seafoods over $2.0 million (€1.9 million) for Alaska pollock contracts for 920,000 pounds worth of product that will be delivered to US food banks and schools.
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Andrea Keikkala tapped as new executive director of United Catcher Boats
Seafood Source by Erin Spampinato - November 20, 2024
Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.-based United Catcher Boats, an organization which represents owners of vessels which trawl for groundfish and Bering Sea Crab in the Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska, and West Coast commercial fisheries, has named Andrea Keikkala as its new executive director.
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