Study probes link between mineral deposits, salmon spawning grounds
Is it a coincidence that one of the world’s largest mineral deposits is located near the world’s largest sockeye salmon spawning grounds at Bristol Bay? And if the likes of a Pebble Mine removed the bulk of those deep deposits that also create the world’s magnetic field, could it disrupt the salmon’s ability to find their way home? A study aims to find out.
Fish Factor: Commercial fisheries get a breather in proposed FY2022 budget
Fish byproducts are rapidly growing in popularity and broths made from bones and other fish parts are becoming a rage among health enthusiasts all over the world.
Fish Factor: Rebounding P-cod stocks will offer an economic boost
Alaska coastal communities will get a bit of an economic boost in 2021 from increased catches of Pacific cod. The stock, which crashed after a multi-year heat wave starting in 2014 wiped out several year classes, appears to be rebounding throughout the Gulf of Alaska.
Pandemic boosts customers yearning for wild Alaska seafood
The Wild Alaskan Company based in Homer has taken “mission based” seafood e-commerce to a whole new level.
Fish Factor: Lack of fish in freezers is increasing customer demand
A lack of fish in the freezers is an encouraging sign for Alaska salmon as we head into the new year, driven by increasing customer demand. But headwinds from trade disputes and the COVID pandemic also loom large on the 2021 horizon.
Lightly seasoned salmon strips are a tasty, health baby food
“I also wanted to honor our indigenous families and traditions and share how natural, nutrient-rich omega strips can be so good for a little one to enjoy. Instead of a cookie or cracker, a frozen salmon strip,” said Zoi Maroudas, Bambino’s founder and operator.
Fish Factor: Alaska’s total salmon catch down 44% from 2019
Tamped down prices due to toppled markets caused by the COVID-19 pandemic combined with low salmon returns to many Alaska regions added up to reduced paychecks for fishermen and will mean lower tax revenues for fishing communities.
Fish Factor: Commercial harvesting job numbers swing below five-year average
The number of boots on deck in Alaska has declined and most fisheries have lost jobs over the past five years. Overall, Alaska’s harvesting sector ticked downward by 848 jobs from 2015 through 2019.
Fish Factor: Some ups, mostly downs for salmon permit values
After a salmon season that successfully fished its way through a pandemic and upturned markets, the value of Alaska salmon permits is ticking up in two regions while toppling in others.
Fish Factor: PWS fisheries board meeting set for March 30-April 5 in Cordova
Many Alaska fishermen are likely to be involved in regulatory meetings next spring instead of being out on the water. And Alaska legislators will be distracted by hearings for hundreds of unconfirmed appointments as they tackle contentious budgets and other pressing issues.
