Seeding the first commercial kelp farms in Prince William Sound
Local families, organizations, businesses, and individuals are pulling together to get kelp farming off the ground in the traditional territories of the Eyak, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, and Tlingit Nations, commonly known as Prince William Sound. Here, mariculture is truly a grassroots effort that will benefit the entire community and the region.
WRST Subsistence Resource Commission meets Oct. 5-6
The Wrangell-St. Elias Subsistence Resource Commission will consider issues related to subsistence hunting and fishing in Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve when it meets via teleconference from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, and Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. until end of business.
Fish Factor: Most Bristol Bay salmon money won’t circulate in Alaska
The preliminary value to fishermen of the nearly 41 million salmon caught this summer at Alaska’s largest fishery at Bristol Bay is nearly $248 million, 64% above the 20-year average.
BOF issues reminder on upcoming work session
Alaska Board of Fisheries officials have issued a reminder that their work session on Oct. 20-21 in Anchorage will be held via Zoom only.
Snow crab quota slashed 88%
"It has the potential to be really bad," said Jamie Goen, executive director of Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers.
Pollock industry donates fish to help restaurants
Wild Alaska Pollock harvesters and processors have donated fish to owners of Chicago restaurants in a marketing support effort to boost restaurant patronage.
NPFMC wrestles with crab crisis
Commercial crab crews normally embarked on the Bristol Bay red king crab fishery are on the docks this October, with their fishery closed due to lack of sufficient stocks.
Fish Factor: Good fishing season pushes up permit prices
Optimism is the word that best sums up the attitude among most Alaska salmon fishermen after a good season, according to people in the business of buying and selling permits and boats.
Fish Factor: Symphony of Seafood competition has 18 entries
Past Symphony of Seafood winners include Pollock Protein Noodles, Southern Style Alaska Wild Wings, candied salmon ice cream, fish oils for pets, fish and chips meal kits, and Fin Fish earrings.
Fall Fishermen’s EXPO will provide education opportunities
The 2021 Fall Fishermen’s EXPO will take place Nov. 8-9, hosted by the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association and the Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust.
