Seafood industry can benefit from historic firsts in nation’s proposed new dietary guidelines
The dietary panel did a deep dive into the reams of evidence proving seafood’s nutritional benefits.
Alaska’s seafood industry stakeholders can provide input on upcoming policy decisions
The Decisions may directly affect seafood industry livelihoods: trade, relief payouts for cod and salmon, Board of Fisheries meeting plans and appointees.
Seafood, Alaska’s top export, is omitted from federal trade data
Fish Factor: The U.S. Trade Representative website claims that petroleum and coal were Alaska’s top exports in 2018. But seafood has been state’s top export by far for decades.
Gov. Dunleavy’s controversial Fish Board appointees will get a legislative hearing in September
COVID-19 sent Alaska lawmakers home early from the last session, leaving the confirmation process in limbo.
Pandemic’s effect on global seafood industry demand and pricing will be long-lasting, report says
Fish Factor: A report forecasts that world seafood production will be down 1.7 percent (6.6 billion pounds) and the trade value of seafood will decrease by nearly $6 billion.
Bristol Bay fishermen wait as proposed Pebble mine churns through federal permit application process
At the height of Bristol Bay sockeye fishery, fishermen will learn if the proposed mine gets a greenlight from the federal government.
Pandemic slows distribution of relief funds for 2018 Gulf of Alaska cod crash
The disaster funds will assist fishing communities affected by the cod crash by going to fishermen, subsistence users, shore-side businesses and infrastructure.
All systems are ‘go’ for near-shore Alaska fisheries, state officials say
While constraints from the coronavirus resulted in nearly all annual stock surveys being cut in deeper waters overseen by the federal government, it’s “closer to normal” closer to shore.
COVID-19 forces cancellation of annual Alaska fish and crab surveys
Fish Factor: The surveys provide data on how fish stocks are trending, where they are and, ultimately, how much will be allowed for harvest each year.
Recycled fishing nets from Cordova will soon help launch a new clothing line
Fish Factor: The Copper River Watershed Project is “refreshing” its net recycling program underway for a decade that’s been backed by the Pacific Marine States Commission.
In survey, Alaska fishermen offer guidance for use of pandemic relief funds
Concerns this year shifted to loss of income (75%), preventing the spread of coronavirus in coastal communities (69%), and bad policy decisions being made while fishermen are distracted (58%).
Trump administration renews push for expanding U.S. aquaculture
A group of 25 senators is trying to get an additional $3 billion for the seafood industry from the next relief package.