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: 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: 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: ASMI left to fend for itself with pandemic economic challenges
Alaska’s lone seafood marketing arm gets zero budget from the state and to date, has received no pandemic funds.
Fish Factor: Copper River salmon harvest set to begin May 17
Alaska’s 2021 salmon officially starts on Monday, May 17 with a 12-hour opener for reds and kings at the Copper River.
Fish Factor: State’s commercial fisheries division budget looks secure
The budget for Alaska’s commercial fisheries division is facing no cuts for the upcoming fiscal year, assuming the current numbers make it through the Legislature.
Fish Factor: Study would measure threat to salmon from road runoff
Are toxins from road runoff a threat to salmon in Anchorage’s most popular fishing streams? A GoFundMe campaign has been launched so Alaskans can chip in to find out.
Fish Factor: Demand for snow crab is ‘insatiable’
“Insatiable” is the word being used to describe the demand for snow crab as the world’s largest fishery got underway on April 5 in Eastern Canada. And while more snow crab will be available this year, buyers expect a tight supply.
Fish Factor: Seafarers International Union aims to hire displaced Alaska harvesters
Alaska fishermen displaced by the COVID pandemic are being recruited for seafaring jobs aboard U.S. cargo barges; tankers; towboats; military support vessels; research and cruise ships; and more.
Fish Factor: Pandemic has produced record sales for Alaska’s canned salmon
It’s “back to the future” for Alaska canned salmon as more Americans choose it for its health benefits and as an easy-to-use ingredient for sandwiches, salads and more.
