International
Potential US tariffs, poor domestic demand have Chinese seafood firms turning toward Southeast Asia
Seafood Source by Mark Godfrey - December 2, 2024
Facing dwindling domestic demand and potential new tariffs in the U.S., some Chinese seafood firms have begun to cast their attention toward Southeast Asia.Guangdon, China-based Guolian Aquatic and Guangdong Evergreen – a conglomerate which produces and processes fish, shrimp, and aquafeed, – have targeted Indonesia as a location that may be able to offer more consistently lucrative business.
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Environment/Science
King salmon declines linked to climate, smaller size
Alaska Native News by Chynna Lockett, UAF - November 29, 2024
King salmon have sustained people in Alaska for at least 12,000 years, but over the past three decades their populations have begun to dwindle. Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks linked these declines to reduced body size and extreme climate conditions in the ocean and in rivers.
Catch-and-release fishing causing many salmon to die. Here's how to fix the problem, say UBC researchers
A six-year UBC study finds injuries from hooks, nets and handling as leading to high mortality rates of coho and Chinook salmon.
Vancouver Sun by Tiffany Crawford - November 29, 2024
A six-year study from the University of B.C. into why salmon are dying after catch-and-release fishing has led to major recommendations for anglers to overhaul the practice.
Labeling and Marketing
3MMI - Yellowfin Sole: Lowest Harvest in Decades, Straining Supply & Demand
Tradex Foods - December 2, 2024
Alaska's yellowfin sole fishery is facing one of its lowest harvests in decades, drastically reducing supply and impacting the ability to meet demand. Russia’s harvest appears to be following a similar trend. Adverse weather and stricter halibut bycatch rules are likely key factors in Alaska’s yellowfin sole harvest decline. Watch to Find Out More.
Federal Register
Fishing Capacity Reduction Program for the Longline Catcher Processor Subsector of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Non-Pollock Groundfish Fishery
A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 12/02/2024
NMFS issues this notice to inform the public that there will be a decrease of the fee rate required to repay the reduction loan financing the non-pollock groundfish fishing capacity reduction program. Effective January 1, 2025, NMFS is decreasing the Loan A fee rate to $0.016 per pound to ensure timely repayment of the loan. The fee rate for Loan B will remain unchanged at $0.001 per pound. The decreased fee rate is due to a recalculation based on the required amortization target and projected non-pollock groundfish Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for 2025, as well as a temporary adjustment related to 2024 Season B.
Fishing Capacity Reduction Program for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery
A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 12/02/2024
NMFS issues this notice to decrease the fee rate to 2.25 percent for the Pacific Coast Groundfish fee-share fishery to repay the $28,428,718.88 Groundfish sub-loan of the $35,662,471 reduction loan that financed the Pacific Coast Groundfish fishing capacity reduction program.
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