Alaska/Pacific Coast
Alaska Fisheries Report — Aug. 29, 2019 KMXT by Maggie Wall - August 30, 2019 If you suffered a loss from the 2016 pink salmon disaster, you should have received an application to file a claim for a share of the $56 million in federal relief funds If you haven’t gotten the application in the mail yet, better check with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. http://kmxt.org/2019/08/alaska-fisheries-report-aug-29-2019/ Cumulative catches of wild salmon in Alaska until August 27 Fis.com - September 2, 2019 Until August 27th, catches total 184,899.000 pieces, of which 54,855,000 of red salmon and 113,490,000 pink salmon. Salmon catches, year 2019, accumulated as of August 5, in thousands of pieces Source: Alaskan Department of Fisheries and Game/FIS.com https://fis.com/fis/worldnews/worldnews.asp?monthyear=&day=2&id=104337&l=e&country=0&special=&ndb=1&df=0 National Sushi prices show where U.S. cost of living is on the rise Bloomberg by Shelly Hagan and Lee Mille - August 30, 2019 Sushi prices in some of America’s fastest growing cities suggest living costs are rising quickly. https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/08/30/sushi-prices-show-where-u-s-cost-of-living-is-on-the-rise/ Labeling and Marketing 3MMI - FAS Fleets Update for Cod, Flounder, Sole, Ocean Perch TradexFoods - September 2, 2019 70 percent of the 187,000 metric tonne quota has been harvested in the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska this year for Pacific Cod. Imports of Alaskan raw materials into China continue to weaken as the trade war between the USA and China advance with no end in sight. Our sources in Asia tell us Pacific Cod raw materials are still at a low level and plants have a lot of inventory... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng7qp8p0hYA Federal Register Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area A Rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 09/03/2019 NMFS is opening directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 meters) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI). This action is necessary to fully use the 2019 total allowable catch of Pacific cod allocated to catcher vessels less than 60 feet LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear in the BSAI. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/09/03/2019-18948/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-cod-in-the-bering-sea-and-aleutian FYI’s VIDEO: U.S.-China Trade War; Pink Salmon Landings; Gulf of Mexico Landings and More Urner Barry by Ryan Doyle - August 30, 2019 Join SeafoodNews Weekly Video hosts Lorin Castiglione and Ryan Doyle as they discuss the latest tariffs implemented on seafood in the U.S.-China trade war; the latest on pink salmon landings; disappointing shrimp landings in the Gulf of Mexico; and more! This episode was brought to you by Maine Lobster. Maine Lobster season is here, and although the traditional butter and lemon pairings are delicious, there are many ways to enjoy lobster. Grill it as a main course to accompany refreshing sides, top your favorite salad with fresh lobster meat, or add to your go-to mac & cheese recipe to take the classic to the next level. For more recipe inspiration visit lobsterfrommaine.com. https://www.seafoodnews.com/Story/1151107/VIDEO-US-China-Trade-War-Pink-Salmon-Landings-Gulf-of-Mexico-Landings-and-More
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