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Home»Posts tagged with»sustainability

Pacific Cod Are Losing MSC Certification

By Fishermen's News Online on Mar 17, 2020   Featured, Fishermen's News Online  

Pacific Cod Are Losing MSC Certification

  Pacific cod in the Gulf of Alaska were earmarked to lose certification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) on April 5 but remained certified as sustainable under the Alaska Seafood Management Institute’s Responsible Fisheries Management program. MRAG Americas Inc., an independent auditing and certification body for the MSC standard, said the suspension was based […]

Alaska’s Pollock Fishery: A Model of Sustainability

By NOAA Fisheries on Nov 5, 2019   Featured, NOAA Fisheries and Alaska Fisheries Science Center  

Alaska’s Pollock Fishery: A Model of Sustainability

Alaska’s cold, nutrient-rich waters support some of the largest and most successful commercial fisheries on the planet. The pollock fishery is one of them. It’s the second largest fishery in the world, worth an estimated $1.9 billion, and it provides nearly 30,000 jobs across the United States. Alaskan pollock is the main ingredient in some […]

Pacific Salmon Commission Completes Negotiations on New Coast Wide Conservation and Harvest Sharing Agreement

By Charles O Swanton | ADF&G on Sep 20, 2018   At Sea, Featured, State  

Pacific Salmon Commission Completes Negotiations on New Coast Wide Conservation and Harvest Sharing Agreement

The Pacific Salmon Commission has announced the conclusion of negotiations between the United States and Canada on the Pacific Salmon Treaty, resulting in a new 10-year harvest agreement. A diverse group of 59 Alaskans spent more than three years negotiating for the best deal possible for Alaska while ensuring conservation and sustainable access to our […]

When to Fish: Timing Matters for Fish that Migrate to Reproduce

By Michelle Ma | University of Washington on Nov 20, 2017   At Sea, Featured, Science/Education  

When to Fish: Timing Matters for Fish that Migrate to Reproduce

It’s no secret that human activities affect fish, particularly those that must migrate to reproduce. Years of building dams and polluting rivers in some regions have left fish such as salmon struggling to return to their home streams and give birth to the next generation. A new University of Washington study points to yet another […]



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