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Former officials defend Alaska’s Fish-First Commitment. Dunleavy Administration proposes new hurdles for defending salmon waters. SalmonState and experienced State of Alaska leaders criticised proposed changes to Alaska’s water reservation regulations, warning […]
Alaska golden king crab TAC announced for 2026/27. Steady Year-over-Year Supply Reinforces Golden King Crab’s Reliability in the Market. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has announced the 2026/27 […]
Fishery council can close trawl loophole. Trawlers are currently allowed to drag the ocean bottom, including in protected areas — because they are not defined as dragging the bottom. The […]
Alaska Seafood marks wild salmon season with new Seattle – London flight route. First Flight, First Catch campaign celebrates the start of Alaska’s wild salmon harvest and the inaugural Alaska […]
Alaska pollock fishery recertified sustainable against MSC Standard. Recertification of the Alaska pollock fishery against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard was finalized today, reaffirming the fishery’s status as a responsibly […]
GAPP names industry veteran Ron Rogness interim executive director. Rogness to lead GAPP during leadership transition. The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) has named Ron Rogness to the […]
More than 5K Alaskans tell Rep. Begich to ban bottom trawling. Alaskans delivered to Rep. Nick Begich, R-Alaska, a letter signed by more than 5,000 state residents urging him to work […]
SalmonState urges action on chum bycatch caps. The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is considering inadequate solutions to chum bycatch. Out of what is before them, here is the most effective […]
Another transboundary mine approved by B.C. and Canada. Salmon Beyond Borders reacts with dismay to the news that the Province of British Columbia has moved forward the Eskay Creek mine, a […]
GAPP monthly member update. Letter from Craig Morris, CEO of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP). As we begin a new year, January has already been a busy and meaningful month for […]
A blessing before the journey north. By Craig Morris, Chief Executive Officer at Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP). This weekend I had the honour of attending the Blessing of the […]
GAPP Membership elects new directors, sets assessment rate for coming year; board elects officers. Johnson elected chairman, Christensen elected vice chairman, Henderschedt Elected Secretary, Towne elected treasurer; Membership thanks Desautel, […]
AK supports permanent protections in Bristol Bay. Protecting Bristol Bay the Alaska way: New poll shows overwhelming Alaska support for permanent protections in Bristol Bay. 95% of Alaskans say protecting […]
Dunleavy Administration leaves Alaskans in the dark. Ten years after the State of Alaska and the Canadian province of British Columbia on November 25, 2015 signed a Memorandum of Understanding about […]
Alaska Symphony of Seafood celebrates innovation, flavour, and community. 2025 competition highlights creativity across Alaska’s Seafood Industry. The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) proudly announced the winners of the 2025 Alaska […]
Alaska Pollock is a pillar of the Alaska economy according to two independent studies. Annual Wild Alaska Pollock Meeting Kicks Off with Results of Landmark Economic Analysis from Northern Economics […]
Alaska Senators and NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator to speak with industry at annual Wild Alaska Pollock meeting. Last Chance to Register for the Pivotal Event in Seattle on September 18th. […]
New administrative orders on resource development betray everyday Alaskans who fish, hunt, and sustain family businesses on natural resources. New Administrative Orders from Governor Dunleavy published this week, Dunleavy administration eyes […]
Alaskans to Rep. Begich: banning bottom trawling should be a top priority. In a recent survey of more than 1,000 Alaskans, most named banning bottom trawling as their top priority when […]
Alaskan frustrations mount as NPFMC Council discards concerns raised and continues pro-trawl policies at meeting held in Oregon. A headline in Under Current News published June 9th read: “North Pacific Council Bucks Critics, Preserves […]
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