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Monday, December 30, 2024

Alaska

Fish, crab may shift to further north waters

Cordova Times by Margaret Bauman - December 26, 2024

Regional models being developed by NOAA Fisheries indicate that some fish and crab may shift further north in Alaskan waters than previously predicted due to climate change.


Southeast Alaska Tanner crab down, golden king crab up as next fishery approaches

KFSK by Olivia Rose - December 26, 2024 

Tanner crab in a tote. The 2025 Southeast commercial Tanner crab fishery starts the same day as the golden king crab fishery.



West Coast

Pacific salmon restoration efforts see massive influx of funding from US Congress Seafood Source by Nathan Strout - December 30, 2024 As Pacific salmon navigate their way upstream to spawn along the U.S. West Coast, they desperately need patches of cold water to rest and replenish.



NOAA plans major aerial survey of ice seals in spring 2025

Cordova Times by Margaret Bauman - December 26, 2024

NOAA Fisheries scientists tracking ice seal populations plan to conduct a large-scale aerial survey in the spring of 2025 in order to produce better overall abundance estimates.



Labeling and Marketing

Outlook 2025: Alaska seafood marketing director upbeat about consumer behavior, Russia ban, Trump health plan

Recent funding increases will allow ASMI to continue to help the Alaska seafood industry grow demand in the United States and diversify global markets.

Intrafish by Rachel Sapin - December 27, 2024

The issue of supporting the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) has garnered increasing attention from state lawmakers this year.

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ASMI Awarded $8.5 Million To Expand International Marketing Efforts Through 2030

SeafoodNews.com by Peggy Parker - December 30, 2024

The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) awarded the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) $8.5 million in new federal funding over the next five years. The money is specifically dedicated to expand ASMI's international marketing efforts over the next five years.ASMI will use the funds to diversify overseas markets for Alaska seafood at a time marked by significant global market collapse that has put financial pressure on Alaska communities, fishermen, fishing families, processors, and seafood businesses.The funds will be used to:* Expand trade and foodservice promotions in Southeast Asia and Latin America and add consumer marketing programs to both regions.* Expand efforts in Brazil to include consumer marketing and help grow this important market by $10-$15 million in exports per year.* Add the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region as a program area, allowing for development of numerous promotional efforts like consumer, retail, foodservice and trade marketing.* Execute a feasibility study to examine Alaska Seafood export potential to India.RAPP funding will also allow ASMI to supplement its ongoing efforts in Japan, the UK, and the EU.“The timing of the new federal funds is well-aligned with the Alaska seafood industry’s needs to combat numerous global economic pressures,” said ASMI Executive Director Jeremy Woodrow.“While these funds will help ASMI grow our international efforts, they will also allow ASMI to direct additional State funds toward the U.S. market, where consumer demand for seafood has fallen dramatically and is sorely in need of marketing support. We look forward to this opportunity to help grow the Alaska Seafood brand and increase demand around the world.“The ASMI International staff has done a tremendous job to secure additional federal funds at a time of incredible need for the Alaska seafood industry,” Woodrow said.USDA RAPP funds are required for use internationally to foster expanded exports and market diversification by encouraging the development, maintenance, and expansion of diverse commercial export markets for American agricultural commodities and products.ASMI thanks the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS), USDA Secretary Vilsack, as well as agency staff for their tireless efforts to quickly execute this new program. The funding announcement was made December 19, 2024.The seafood industry ASMI supports is Alaska’s largest basic private sector employer. Alaska provides nearly 60% of all wild seafood and 90-95% of wild salmon harvested in the U.S. In addition to wild salmon, Alaska is known for its crab and whitefish varieties such as Pacific cod, sablefish, halibut, Alaska pollock, sole and rockfish – available fresh or frozen year-round. Alaska has been dedicated to sustainable seafood for more than 50 years and is the only state with a constitution that mandates all seafood be managed under the sustained yield principle.



Federal Register

Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 12/30/2024

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a joint meeting of its Archipelagic Plan Team (APT) and Pelagic Plan Team (PPT) to discuss fishery management issues and develop recommendations for future management of fisheries in the Western Pacific Region.



2024 Pacific Marine Expo in photos

Fishermen's News by Carli Stewart - December 27, 2024

The 2024 Pacific Marine Expo brought together a tight-knit community of commercial fishermen, vessel operators, and industry professionals, all eager to share knowledge and showcase innovations.




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