The Winding Glass: Alaskan Fisheries Have Hit the Wall; Can They Fly Again?
These are dark times in Alaska and not just because of the short days in January. 2023 saw an unprecedented collapse for Alaska salmon and pollock after a roaring demand in 2022. These two fisheries are the lynchpin of seafood value in Alaska and their collapse has hurt production of other species as well.
The fallout has included retrenchment by processors like Trident and Peter Pan. Trident is putting one-third of their Alaskan plants up for sale, cutting back operations, and postponing for at least...
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