Fish Factor: Old fishing gear is being repurposed into Grudens casual wear
Grundéns is using recycled plastics from old fishing gear for a new line of rugged casual wear, and the first batch contains contributions from Cordova.
Fish Factor: Alaskan interest in growing kelp just keeps growing
Alaskan interest in growing kelp continues to outpace that of shellfish, based on applications filed during the annual window that runs from January through April.
Fish Factor: Projected overall salmon harvest is for 190M fish
Eager buyers are awaiting Alaska salmon from fisheries that are opening almost daily across the state, and it’s easy to track catches and market trends for every region.
Fish Factor: Founding members sought for Alaska Mariculture Alliance
Alaskans who are engaged in or interested in mariculture are invited to become founding members of the newly formed Alaska Mariculture Alliance.
Fish Factor: Demand soars for crab to cook at home
Crab has been one of the hottest commodities since the COVID pandemic forced people in 2020 to buy and cook seafood at home, and demand is even higher this year.
Fish Factor: New phone app helps fishermen report climate change impact
Now a new phone app is making sure fishermen's real-life, real-time observations are included in scientific data.
Fishery managers say sockeye catches in Bristol Bay are ‘unprecedented’
"Unprecedented" is how fishery managers are describing sockeye catches at Bristol Bay, which topped 1 million fish for seven days straight at the Nushagak district and neared the 2 million mark on several days.
Fish Factor: Early ex-vessel salmon prices are way up from 2020
Early prices to Alaska salmon fishermen are trickling in and as anticipated they are up across the board.
Fish Factor: Crab shell chitosan has new life in textiles
Most people are unaware that the materials that make up our carpets, clothing, car seats and mattresses are coated with chemicals that act as fire retardants, odor preventors, antifungals and anti-microbials. Now, crab shells from Alaska are providing the same safeguards in a bio-friendly way.
Fish Factor: Statewide salmon harvest far exceeds 2020 catch
Alaska’s salmon landings have passed the season’s midpoint and by Aug. 7 the statewide catch had topped 116 million fish. State managers are calling for a projected total 2021 harvest of 190 million salmon, a 61% increase over 2020.
