Alaska’s seafood industry by the numbers, plus fish skin’s medical applications and antibiotics in Chilean salmon
Those billions of fish skins tossed out each year could turn into a steady stream of more dollars for Alaska.
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Alaska Fish and Game forecasts a 2019 salmon catch of 213.2 million fish
Alaska fishermen could catch 85 percent more salmon this year (nearly a hundred million more) if state forecasts hold true.
On commercial fishermen’s contributions to hatcheries, wild vs. farmed fish, plus new fish council appointees
Fisheries column: Commercial fishermen pick up the tab for just about anyone who catches a salmon in Alaska that started its life in a hatchery.
US-China tariff dispute takes a toll on some Alaska seafood processors, according to survey
In the long term, tariffs could slow U.S. consumption of seafood because prices could increase.
Laine Welch fisheries column: On tariffs, seaweed and women in the industry
All the tariff tit for tat has taken a big bite out of Alaska’s seafood market share and sales continue to sink.
Fishermen using beacons to track gear could face fines up to $19K per day
Automatic identification systems attached to fishing gear are regarded as a godsend by many fishermen. But those who use them could face big fines.
Commercial catches of Pacific halibut increase for most Alaska regions
Alaska’s share of commercial catches will be just under 20 million pounds, a boost of about 3 million pounds.
Global salmon demand, fishing safety grants, plus a new director of commercial fisheries for Alaska
Heading into the 2019 salmon season, markets are looking good as global demand exceeds supply.
Crab fisheries boost Alaska coastal communities; website dives into fisheries statistics
Kodiak’s Tanner crab fishery opened Jan. 16, and fisheries for Tanners and golden king crab will open throughout Southeast Alaska in mid-February.
Research says ocean acidification affects salmon’s sense of smell; plus, a look at winter fishing and fish farms on sailboats
A German engineering company called Next Generation Cargo is planning to farm Atlantic salmon aboard the world’s largest sailboats by the year 2023.
Alaska fisheries concern grows as shutdown continues
State operations are not directly affected by the shutdown, but fisheries in Alaska waters intertwine and are closely timed with the federal ones.
Laine Welch: Alaska fishing picks and pans for 2018
Mariculture shows the biggest new industry potential. As for the biggest fish story of 2018: How Alaska fish are changing their behavior in search of colder waters.
A look at the federal shutdown’s potential impact on Alaska fisheries
Fisheries management activities — including quota monitoring, observer activities and regulatory actions — are considered “essential activities” that will remain during the shutdown.
Alaska dominates U.S. seafood industry
American fishermen landed just shy of 10 billion pounds of fish and shellfish last year valued at $5.4 billion.
Refurbished boat tech, a fishing app, portable PSP tests: Ideas from the Ocean Technology Innovation Sprint
Also: Seeking nominees for commissioner of Alaska Fish and Game, plans are underway for the Bristol Bay Fish Expo, and Salmon Sisters unveils a salmon oil Skin Serum.
Alaska fishermen brace for more cuts to halibut harvest
The results of this year’s surveys showed that the Pacific stock from California to the Bering Sea continues to decline and will likely result in lower catches.
Alaska Symphony of Seafood winners announced, plus a look at ‘Chronicles of a Bering Sea Captain’
Lots of fish stories stem from a life at sea. A new book titled “Chronicles of a Bering Sea Captain” captures five decades of fishing in the Bering Sea.
Nearly 300,000 pounds of used Alaska fishing gear will get new life at recycling plants
The used fishing nets, crab lines and other gear will end up at a recycling company in Denmark called Plastix, where the materials are made into new products.
Alaska’s commercial salmon harvest came in below forecast in 2018, largely due to pink salmon
The value of the catch was also down from 2017.
Alaska seafood harvesting jobs sharply rebounded in 2017
After a steep drop in 2016, seafood harvesting jobs grew 8.3 percent last year, the most in percent terms among all Alaska industries.