New CEO for Peter Pan Seafood
Peter Pan Seafood hired Kevin Bixler to serve as the first CEO under the ownership
regime that bought the company in 2020.
Fisheries
Holland America Certified for Responsible Fisheries
Holland America’s business is putting passengers on the water, not pulling seafood out of it, yet the cruise line is the first to be certified by Responsible Fisheries Management for sustainability.
UAF Offers Online Fisheries Courses, Master of Marine Policy Degree
The UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences is expanding its offerings with online courses and a new master’s degree.
Alaska Science Forum: Salmon Are Nature’s Way of Returning Ocean Nutrients Upstream
“These salmon literally bring back tons of fertilizer to these systems,” says UAF aquatic ecologist Mark Wipfli.
BBNC Brings Seattle Kraken to Anchorage for Hockey Camp
Staff of the Seattle Kraken NHL franchise are taking part in a youth hockey academy as part of a partnership with Bristol Bay Native Corporation.
AFDF Hires New Staff to Grow Organizational Capacity
The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) hired two new staff members and is hosting two Alaska Sea Grant fellows.
Alaska Seafood Online Marketplace Brings Buyers and Sellers Together
A revamped website matches buyers worldwide with suppliers of Alaska seafood.
Mike Galan Joins Peter Pan Seafood as Chief Financial Officer
With more than twenty years of experience in finance and accounting, Mike Galan is joining Peter Pan Seafood Company as its Chief Financial Officer.
Sitka Local Foods Network Honors Innovation
Putting seafood to new uses earned recognition and cash prizes at the 5th annual Sitka Food Business Innovation Contest.
Peter Pan Seafood Expands Management Team
Under new management since late 2020, Peter Pan Seafood Company has increased its focus on value-added US products, contributing to significant growth