Friday, April 10, 2026
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Alaska
Alaskan legislators pass resolution urging continued ban on Russian seafood imports
SeafoodSource by Haley Jones - April 8, 2026
State lawmakers in Alaska have passed a resolution asking the federal government to continue and enhance the ban on Russian seafood in the United States.
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Sushi rolls and rockfish tacos: How Petersburg put local food on the school lunch menu
Alaska Public Media by Taylor Heckart - April 9, 2026
The day after spring break, a line of hungry students quickly formed in Petersburg’s middle and high school cafeteria to grab one of the more popular school lunches: a build-your-own smoked salmon sushi roll.
Environment/Science
Salmon dissection connects Kodiak fourth graders to local hatcheries
KMXT by Katherine Irving - April 9, 2026
On April 6, the cafeteria at Main Elementary School smells unusually fishy. Plastic sheets cover the tables instead of lunch boxes. And instead of tasty snacks, Main Elementary’s fourth graders hold salmon organs.
NFWF Announces $3.4 Million in Grants to Modernize Data Collection in U.S. Fisheries
Grants will support efficient fisheries data collection and expand innovations to new fisheries
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - April 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. –The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and NOAA Fisheries today announced $3.4 million in grants to support data modernization and electronic data collection in U.S. fisheries.
Labeling and Marketing
AlaSkins founder Sara Erickson built sustainable pet treat company to boost Alaskan seafood industry
SeafoodSource by Haley Jones - April 8, 2026
Correction: This article has been edited to clarify that meal toppers are made with the fatty part of meat left on fish skin that is scraped off and cooked down, not from shredded skin. It was always important for Sara Erickson to stay in Alaska, start her business in Alaska, and find a way to give Alaskans a stable, year-round employment opportunity in-state, which is why she started her pet treat company, AlaSkins, right in Soldotna, Alaska, U.S.A. in 2016.
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Salmon doubles down on dominance in Japan sushi market
Salmon continues to dominate Japan’s conveyor-belt sushi market by a wide margin, reinforcing its role as the country’s most important seafood species in high-volume foodservice channels.
Intrafish by Rachel Mutter - April 8, 2026
Salmon has ranked as the most-eaten sushi topping for 15 consecutive years in Japan, according to new consumer data from Japanese seafood giant Umios.
https://www.intrafish.com/markets/salmon-doubles-down-on-dominance-in-japan-sushi-market/2-1-1969724
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Federal Register
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska
A Rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 04/10/2026
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2026 total allowable catch (TAC) of pollock for Statistical Area 630 in the GOA.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Alaska Region Amendment 80 Program
A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 04/10/2026
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden.
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area; Cost Recovery Fee Notice for the Pacific Cod Trawl Cooperative Program
A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 04/10/2026
NMFS publishes the fee percentage for cost recovery for the Pacific Cod Trawl Cooperative (PCTC) Program. The fee percentage for 2025 is 3 percent. This notice is intended to provide the 2025 fee percentage to calculate the required payment for cost recovery fees that were due by August 31, 2025.
North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 04/10/2026
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) Ecosystem Committee will meet May 8, 2026.
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Program Cost Recovery Fee Notice
A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 04/09/2026
NMFS publishes the standard ex-vessel prices and fee percentage for cost recovery under the Central Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Rockfish Program (Rockfish Program). This action is intended to provide participants in a rockfish cooperative with the standard prices and fee percentage for the 2025 fishing year, which was authorized from April 1 through November 15.
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Head of NOAA Fisheries to address ComFish 2026 in Kodiak
National Fisherman by Margaret Bauman - April 9, 2026
NOAA Fisheries assistant administrator of fisheries Eugenio Pineiro Soler is among the federal and state speakers on tap to address ComFish Alaska 2026 in Kodiak from April 16-18.
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Seafood Expo Global Heads to Barcelona for Record-Breaking Edition
SeafoodNews by Natasha Estremera - April 10, 2026
Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is heading to Barcelona for its largest edition yet, running April 21–23 at the Gran Via halls of Fira de Barcelona. Organizers Diversified report the show now exceeds 52,950 net square meters of exhibit space, with more than 2,300 companies from 86 countries and 65 national and regional pavilions registered.
"As company participation reaches record levels and continues to grow, the scale and diversity of this edition reflects the growing global appetite for innovation and collaboration across the supply chain," said Wynter Courmont, Group Vice President, Seafood at Diversified.
"With the debut of the Aquaculture Innovation Zone, we are creating a dedicated space for companies, investors, and policymakers to engage with the ideas and technologies that will define the future of seafood. We look forward to welcoming the world to Barcelona for an impactful event."
Halls 1–5 and the Galleria will showcase seafood products, processing technology and supply-chain services. Major exhibitors include producers like Mowi, Cermaq and AquaChile, while Seafood Processing Global in halls 1 and 3 will spotlight equipment, refrigeration, packaging and logistics from companies including JBT Marel and Multivac.
A headline addition is the Aquaculture Innovation Zone, a dedicated area debuting for the first time. The zone will feature startups, suppliers and researchers focused on farm management, animal health and sustainable feed, with confirmed participants including AquaBioTech Group, Nōka AI and LiceDefence. An Innovation Theatre will showcase product presentations and expert insights throughout the event.
The three-day conference will feature more than 90 international seafood and industry experts across 30+ educational sessions. Speakers represent leading organizations such as the FAO, WTO and WWF, as well as executives from major seafood companies and industry associations. The opening keynote will be delivered by economist and geopolitical strategist Dr. Nomi Prins, titled "High Stakes, Shifting Tides: The Global Outlook on Seafood, Trade, Economic Pressure Points and Opportunities.
"Sessions across the three days will explore aquaculture development, sustainability, supply chain transparency, emerging markets, consumer trends and technological innovation, offering a comprehensive view of the opportunities and challenges facing the industry.
The Seafood Excellence Global Awards, the Expo's distinguished annual competition, will celebrate the finest seafood offerings on display and spotlight emerging trends in the sector. Winners will be chosen from a shortlist of finalists, with two top honors — Best Retail Product and Best Hotel/Restaurant/Catering (HORECA) Product — plus four special awards for innovation, convenience, retail packaging and the best overall seafood product line.For more information and registration, visit www.seafoodexpo.com/global.https://
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