Peter Pan Seafood Offers All-Time High Prices for Sockeye and Kings
At the close of the fishery May 20, New Peter Pan Seafood had pushed the price to $12.60 per pound for sockeye and $19.60 per pound for kings.
Fisheries
Coast Guard Opens Seasonal Aviation Support Facility in Cordova
The aviation support facility reduces the response time to the Gulf of Alaska during peak fishing season.
Alaska Science Forum: The Secret Life of an Alaska Fish
In Alaska’s infinite waters swims a handsome, silvery fish. Until recently, we knew little about the Bering cisco, which exists only around Alaska and Siberia. Then a scientist combined his unique life experiences with modern tools to help color in the fish’s life history.
US Department of Commerce Invests $520,518 to Support the Development of Aquaculture in Prince William Sound
This EDA investment will fund the development of a fully integrated kelp industry in Prince William Sound by creating kelp seed hatchery capacity, conducting baseline kelp growing research, training project partners, and providing processors products for market development.
Pierson and Janzow Join Peter Pan Seafood
Brody Pierson and Gayle Janzow have joined the Peter Pan Seafood Company team. Pierson is leading domestic and international sales for shelf-stable products. Janzow is the plant manager for the Valdez plant.
NOAA Awards Ketchikan Port Facility Revitalization Contract to Ahtna Infrastructure & Technologies
Under the terms of the $18 million contract, the Alaska-based company will make major improvements, including the construction of a new office building, large floating pier, steel access trestle, and updated power and water utility systems.