The lower numbers — the catch is predicted to drop by more than a third — are driven by off year for pink salmon.
Fisheries
USDA’s new seafood office labels fishermen as farmers of the sea
This first-of-its-kind office comes after years of advocacy from Alaska’s congressional delegation and fishermen.
Roe seized from factory trawler accused of fishing violations in Alaska’s Bering Sea
The enforcement action is against the Northern Eagle, a catcher-processor owned and operated by Seattle-based American Seafoods. The company disputes the allegation.
Southeast Alaska back to average harvest goal for king salmon after 2025 low
Fishermen in Southeast Alaska will be able to harvest about 70,000 more king salmon this season than last year.
Wild king salmon sport regulations take effect in Juneau area
The fishery opens June 15. The regulations haven’t changed much from last year, but Taku Inlet will open two weeks earlier.
Alaska lawmakers push for continued ban on Russian seafood imports
The ban, imposed after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, is set to expire this year. A resolution is one of the measures intended to help the state’s seafood industry.