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.
Latest Fisheries News
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.
Afognak Board Chair to Lead Fisheries Development Foundation
Kristy Clement, currently board chair of Afognak Native Corporation, is the new CEO of the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation.
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