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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Latest Fisheries News
Evans Becomes North Pacific Fisheries Management Council’s Fifth Executive Director
The North Pacific Fisheries Management Council promoted Diana Evans to become the federal regulatory panel’s fifth-ever Executive Director.
Online Hub Centralizes Data to Empower Carbon Storage Projects
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources launched the Alaska CCUS Hubsite to compile geological, technical, and regulatory data for carbon capture, utilization, and storage developers.
Two Economic Reports Highlight Pollock Industry’s Impact in Alaska
The Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance paid for two studies prepared independently by Northern Economics and the McKinley Research Group.
Kodiak Tribe Receives $2.3 Million to Boost Kelp Processing
Southeast Conference, through Alaska Mariculture Cluster, awards $3 million statewide to boost kelp and oyster farming, production, and sales.
Fisheries Insurance, Vessel Registration Bills Become Law
Without the governor’s signature, new laws take effect exempting commercial fishing insurance cooperatives from state regulation and ending a requirement to register fishing boats with the DMV.
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