Alaska/Pacific Coast
ALASKA: Fisheries management a bright spot for state despite budget roller coaster Anchorage Daily News by Tim Bradner - April 22, 2019 Times are tight for state budgets these days. It’s easy to forget the crucial role government agencies play in sustaining our economy. Fisheries are a prime example. Most Alaskans don’t know that Alaska is world-famous for its management of fisheries through a system based on science. https://www.savingseafood.org/news/state-and-local/alaska-fisheries-management-a-bright-spot-for-state-despite-budget-roller-coaster/ As part of Dunleavy administration directive, ADF&G considered selling its hatcheries KBBI by Aaron Bolton - April 23, 2019 When Gov. Mike Dunleavy unveiled his budget proposal back in February, he also issued a directive asking departments to seek out state-owned properties that could be sold in an effort to save money. https://www.kbbi.org/post/part-dunleavy-administration-directive-adfg-considered-selling-its-hatcheries National Fishing for Energy marks 10 years of recycling derelict fishing gear Seafood Source by Chris Chase - April 22, 2019 Fishing For Energy, a partnership between the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the NOAA Marine Debris Program, and Covanta and Schnitzer Steel Industries, celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/environment-sustainability/fishing-for-energy-marks-10-years-of-recycling-derelict-fishing-gear?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=newsletter&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTUdGaU1UQmhNalUwWmpBMyIsInQiOiJLTzdDeUoxM0d 1V0d2dXp2YWxWak56TFRscGtpVFgxNzJab1JZcFIzZmYxZ01zZHk5ejZm UGw0RzZVV0VvMWJOZFRIM0VyT1g2cG1XYWExN2NoMFgxeEE4UTdO UGdMa2sxaENCalBrVDRZTVp0YnVORTF2Rk9qcVp3WU0rZ3pkYiJ9 International Will ocean seafood farming sink or swim? Study evaluates its potential Phys.org by David Colgan - April 23, 2019 Seafood farming in the ocean—or marine aquaculture—is the fastest growing sector of the global food system, and it shows no sign of slowing. Open-ocean farms have vast space for expansion, and consumer demand continues to rise. https://phys.org/news/2019-04-ocean-seafood-farming-potential.html Federal Register North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 04/24/2019 The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) Social Science Planning Team will meet May 7, 2019 through May 9, 2019. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/04/24/2019-08297/north-pacific-fishery-management-council-public-meeting
Ann Owens Pacific Seafood Processors Association Office Manager 1900 W Emerson Place Suite 205, Seattle, WA 98119 Phone: 206.281.1667 E-mail: pspafish@gmail.com; Website: www.pspafish.net Our office days/hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, any copyrighted work in this message is distributed under fair use without profit or payment to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving this information for non-profit research and educational purposes only. *Inclusion of a news article, report, or other document in this email does not imply PSPA support or endorsement of the information or opinion expressed in the document.