Fisheries
Seafood is one of Alaska’s major exports and connects us to major world markets. Alaska fisheries are rich with a variety of species and the state is known for its world-class fisheries management. The industry provides jobs to rural residents who often don’t have access to other opportunities. At Alaska Business we examine the fishing industry, looking at long-term trends as well as pending policies and fishing industry forecasts.
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Economic Value Reports Highlights Seafood Industry’s Impact in Alaska
The 2024 update of The Economic Value of Alaska’s Seafood Industry report acknowledges market struggles in 2022 and 2023.
International Fisheries Nonprofit Chooses Alaskan as Executive Director
An international nonprofit that supports sustainable fisheries picked an Alaskan as its next Executive Director. Ocean Outcomes selected Kelly Harrell, previously executive director of the Alaska Marine Conservation Council.
New Executive Director for Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association has a new Executive Director. The board promoted its head of marketing, Lilani Dunn.
USDA Releases Bids to Purchase Alaska Seafood
The US Department of Agriculture is purchasing more than 1.7 million cases of canned salmon and 15 million pounds of Alaska pollock for its nutrition programs.
Trident Seafoods Selling Two Southeast, Two Gulf Plants
Trident Seafoods, one of Alaska’s largest employers, is seeking a buyer for its Ketchikan, Petersburg, False Pass, and Kodiak processing plants.
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Making History
The track of oil and gas development in Alaska shows the footprints of bold companies and hard-working individuals who shaped the industry in the past and continue to innovate today. The May 2024 issue of Alaska Business explores that history while looking forward to new product development, the energy transition for the fishing fleet, and the ethics of AI tools in business.