Alaska

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

US seafood organisations are calling for EU reforms to CATCH, citing costly delays and complex supply-chain requirements

17th September 2026

US urges EU CATCH reforms

17th September 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A new peer-reviewed study has found that many of Alaska’s most commercially important seafood species contain low or non-detectable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), providing fresh scientific evidence of the environmental quality of Alaska’s marine waters.

6th August 2026

No risk from ‘forever chemicals’ in Alaska seafood

6th August 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The US has introduced legislation to help the seafood industry meet workforce demands and protect seasonal workers.

9th April 2025

US introduces law to support seafood workforce

9th April 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a video statement on his legislation (HB 111, SB 108) to increase Alaska’s food production and security by permitting finfish farming in Alaska. 

27th February 2025

WATCH: Alaska not allowing salmon farming

27th February 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has introduced legislation that will allowing finfish farming in the state. HB 111 would authorise the Commissioner of the Department of Fish and Game, in consultation with the Commissioner of…

26th February 2025

Alaska governor proposes lifting fish farming ban

26th February 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Although US fisheries are among the safest in the world, there are inherent risks that observers face while working in remote and offshore locations, with potential exposure to harassment and unsafe working…

25th February 2025

NOAA to tackle rife fisheries observer harassment

25th February 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

A new economic snapshot focused on the Alaska seafood industry has been released by NOAA Fisheries, with the estimate from economists that it suffered a US$ 1.8 billion loss in 2022-2023, and…

16th October 2024

Alaska’s seafood industry suffers $1.8bn losses

16th October 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification programme has expanded the geography of its Fishery Standard to include fisheries from around the world, with the extension expected to provide further choice in wild-capture…

8th October 2024

RFM certification goes global

8th October 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Oyster farming has long been touted for its benefits, such as improving water quality and not requiring any feed, freshwater or fertiliser. However, outdated technology and tools that prevent high volume production…

31st July 2024

Oyster farming innovations on the rise

31st July 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A task force convened to explore the challenges faced by Pacific salmon has made a raft of recommendations.

15th July 2024

Pacific salmon task force completes research

15th July 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Silver Bay Seafoods will take over Trident Seafoods’ False Pass processing facility and fuel business.

10th June 2024

Silver Bay takes over Trident’s False Pass facility

10th June 2024

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

North American harvesting and processing company Trident Seafoods has confirmed its plant in Kodiak, Alaska, will continue operating through the ‘B’ Season to ensure local fishers have a market for the season…

3rd June 2024

Trident to continue operations at Kodiak

3rd June 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Silver Bay Seafoods has completed its takeover of Trident Seafood’s processing facility in Ketchikan, Alaska.

1st May 2024

Trident concludes Ketchikan sale

1st May 2024

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

US seafood harvester and processor Trident Seafoods is entering the final stages of closing deals for three of its Alaska shoreside plants, with multiple parties interested in a fourth plant. The Seattle,…

13th March 2024

Trident Seafoods close to finalising deals for Alaska plants

13th March 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

With marine aquaculture in Alaska contributing to economic opportunities for coastal communities through the farming of shellfish and seaweed, and to document the continued growth of the industry, NOAA Fisheries has released its…

26th February 2024

First Alaska aquaculture report released

26th February 2024

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

There are around 10 million tonnes of targeted wild capture fisheries that are wasted every year. This waste consists of cut-offs from processing, heads, frames, guts, skin and scales – which are…

23rd January 2024

The 100% Fish initiative

23rd January 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

To support US west coast salmon and steelhead populations, NOAA Fisheries has recommended US$106.1 million in funding for 16 new and continuing programmes and projects through its Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund Grant Program. 

21st August 2023

US$106m proposed for Pacific salmon recovery

21st August 2023

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Plans to identify Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in Alaska state waters have been announced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and partners in the US state.

5th June 2023

Alaska aquaculture project launched

5th June 2023

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

FISH Standard for Crew Inc has confirmed that the Phoenix Processors Limited Partnership’s (PPLP) two processor vessels have been awarded the third-party certification. 

22nd December 2022

FISH for Phoenix

22nd December 2022

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Alaska seafood processing company Northline Seafoods has confirmed the successful funding and launch of a new project to build a mobile commercial salmon processing platform.

5th December 2022

Northline processing first

5th December 2022