Dutch Harbor stays on top among U.S. fishing ports
Fish Factor: Alaska led all states in the value of landings at $1.8 billion, or 32% of the total U.S. value, according to NOAA Fisheries.
Russia-Alaska seafood trade remains a one-way street benefiting Russia
Alaska and Russia harvest many of the same fish and crab species, and many Russian seafood products compete in the U.S. at much lower prices.
Several fish bills before the Alaska Legislature have wide support from fishermen
The much-discussed bill (HB 35) that would resolve a conflict of interest fix at the state Board of Fisheries has been moving through committee hearings in Juneau and could finally be settled after a 14-year push.
Breaking down Alaska seafood’s economic value
A new report gives a fishing snapshot by region, including employment rates and tax revenues, and breaks down the industry’s impacts to the nation and the world.
Federal cash should soon be in hand for Alaska fishermen, processors and towns hurt by the 2016 pink salmon failure
The authorization to cut the money loose languished on desks in D.C. for over two years and then hit another snag.
Picks and pans for Alaska’s seafood industry in 2019
Fish Factor: A no-holds-barred look back at some of the year’s best and worst fishing highlights - and the biggest fish story of the year.
Bering Sea cod fishery opens 2020 in Alaska
Some of the biggest fisheries get underway on Jan. 1.
Small cod fishery will occur after all in Gulf of Alaska’s state waters
A catch quota of about 5.6 million pounds, down from 10.2 million pounds, will be split among several regions, with limitations on gear and staggered openers.
Fish and Game unveils playing cards filled with facts about Alaska rockfish
Fish Factor: A deck of clever cards is teaching people about one of Alaska’s most popular yet fragile fishing favorites.
Interest in growing seaweed in Alaska is gaining momentum
Through 2019, Alaskans have applied for more than 2,000 acres of new or expanding undersea farms, double the footprint from two years ago.
Lower catches forecast for Pacific halibut; Alaska Symphony of Seafood winners
An International Pacific Halibut Commission scientist said that "we’re looking at a period of relatively low productivity for the Pacific halibut stock over the next three years.”
Regional fishing successes cause spike in sale prices for Alaska salmon permits
Demand is high from fishermen in regions like Cook Inlet, where recent seasons have been poor.