Alaska

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 However, outdated technology and tools that prevent high volume production…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