A closer look at the value of Alaska’s seafood industry
A report compiled for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute breaks down the numbers of fishermen, processors, species caught, values and more by region.
Kodiak will play a key role in innovating ways to produce biofuels from seaweeds
Kodiak has been tapped to help figure out the most cost-effective way to grow, harvest and transport large amounts of sugar kelp based on technologies applied in the fishing industry.
The good, the bad and the sighs of relief on fishing outlooks
From salmon to cod to Bering Sea crab, harvests run the gamut.
Chum salmon returned this year to set catch records statewide
But fresh halibut prices are taking a tumble with reports of some Alaska buyers turning away deliveries.
Gearing up for National Seafood Month
Alaska merits special recognition because its fishing fleets provide 65 percent of the nation’s wild caught seafood, more than all of the other states combined.
As the ‘blue economy’ gains momentum, Alaska can benefit
Some entrepreneurs are striving to develop the oceans in a socially, environmentally and economically sustainable way.
Big Alaska salmon harvest about 5 percent more than forecast
High points include a statewide sockeye catch topping 50 million for the 10th time in state history and one of the best chum harvests ever at more than 22 million fish.
Alaska’s sea cucumbers show promise fighting cancer
The season starts Oct. 1 for Southeast Alaska divers; citizens are invited to help count threatened Cook Inlet beluga whales in upper Cook Inlet.
Mixed salmon bag: Strong year for chums and reds while pinks and kings falter
With 191 million salmon counted so far, Alaska's commercial fishermen will likely fall short of the 204 million projection.
Alaska fishermen boosted by drop in value of U.S. dollar
A weaker dollar helps commercial fishermen selling overseas. Consumers? Not so much. They'll pay more for imports that make up 85 percent of the seafood Americans eat.
Alaska may profit from popularity of home-meal kits
Kits typically cost $60 to $70 a week for three, two-person meals. Since launching in 2012, it has grown into a $2.2 billion business.
Re-examining safety practices in the wake of this year’s commercial fishing deaths
Flooding and loss of boat stability are the causes of 50 percent of all fishing fatalities. Between 25 percent and 35 percent are from falling overboard, which is easily preventable.