Stakes high for Alaska communities as ‘A’ season for wild pollock opens

The ‘A’ season for wild Alaska pollock officially opened on 20 January 2025, with the industry stating that the stakes couldn’t be higher for thousands of Alaskans as the fishery, one of the largest in the world, serves as a lifeline for coastal communities and is a key driver of the state’s economy.

Alaska pollock

The ‘A’ season for wild Alaska pollock officially opened on 20 January 2025, with the industry stating that the stakes couldn’t be higher for thousands of Alaskans as the fishery, one of the largest in the world, serves as a lifeline for coastal communities and is a key driver of the state’s economy.