‘Bristol Bay Wild Market’ Brings Alaska Flavors to Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena

“The goal of BBRSDA is to ensure long-term success of the world’s largest and most valuable salmon fishery,” says BBRSDA Executive Director Andy Wink. “This new marketplace is not only the perfect opportunity to share the stories of our fleet and organization but also to give more people the chance to experience the benefits of their hard work.”

“Bristol Wild Seafood is committed to the highest quality product—handling each fish with care and reverence,” adds BWSC President Everette Anderson. “The respect given to the environment and treatment of fish results in a better-quality product and will help our customers understand what sustainable fishing means for future generations. We’re very excited that this is something millions of arena visitors will soon learn.”

During every game and event, arena visitors will have the opportunity to try some of the best seafood in the world through a menu created by Climate Pledge Arena Executive Chef Molly De Mers that includes:

• Wild Alaska Panko Cod Street Tacos
• Grilled Wild Sockeye Street Tacos
• Wild Alaska Cod Fish N Chips
• Bristol Bay Wild Sockeye Fillet + Baguette
• Seasonal Clam + Bering Sea Wild Alaska Cod Chowder

“We are developing a culinary program at Climate Pledge Arena that showcases the best of the Pacific Northwest—which is why we’re excited to partner with Bristol Bay to offer fresh, sustainably harvested Alaska seafood,” says De Mers.

Home to some of the last wild runs of salmon in the world, Bristol Bay’s thriving wild salmon population is a testament to the quality of Alaska’s waters and healthy salmon habitats; which means a healthier, tastier product compared to farmed salmon.

From the ice-cold waters of Alaska’s Bering Sea, BWSC’s cod is harvested one fish at a time, on a hook, the way that fish have been caught for hundreds of years. This process, called longlining, guarantees the most humane treatment of every fish and that the highest quality product is carefully delivered to market—which means higher quality, better tasting cod every time.