Monday, November 3, 2025
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Alaska
NOAA cancels funding for data collection crucial to tsunami warning systems
KHNS by Avery Ellfeldt - October 31, 2025
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is halting a contract that makes it possible for the federal agency to accurately monitor for potential tsunamis in Alaska – and quickly warn at-risk communities.
This Alaska pink salmon run was the second largest on recordWhile other parts of Alaska struggled to reach harvest goals, Kodiak remained a standout in 2025.
Intrafish by Rachel Sapin - October 31, 2025
The 2025 pink salmon harvest in Alaska’s Kodiak Management Area (KMA) surged to historic levels, delivering the second largest harvest on record and driving a commercial salmon season that exceeded expectations, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G).
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ANALYSIS: Seasonal Patterns Persist within Pacific Halibut Market as Fishing Window Narrows
Expana by Liz Cuozzo - November 3, 2025
As October comes to a close, halibut fishermen have faced persistent challenges due to stormy weather and increasingly limited fishing opportunities. As a result, catch levels have remained light. According to the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC), cumulative landings through week 40 (ending September 28) totaled 14.25 million pounds, down 11.69% from the same period last year and nearly 24% below the five-year year-to-date average. This volume accounts for 76.3% of the season’s commercial quota, highlighting the difficulty in making substantial progress toward quota fulfillment.
Following the end of the wild salmon season, effort in the halibut fishery surged post–week 32, with a peak of 146 active vessels, the highest weekly participation of the season. However, landings during that period ranked second only to week 13, suggesting limited returns despite elevated effort. Historically, landings begin to taper by late September as adverse weather conditions increasingly restrict fishing activity, narrowing the window for the fleet to maximize remaining quota.
Market participants report that this persistent shortfall has made it challenging to build frozen inventories. Elevated prices throughout the year have further discouraged freezer activity, as sellers hesitate to commit product at high cost levels without clear visibility into market conditions three to five months out. Halibut pricing has remained exceptionally firm this season, well above 2024 levels and the five-year average—supported by limited landings, higher replacement costs, and relatively steady demand...
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3MMI - More Ocean Freight Volatility: Tariffs, Customs Bonds, Delays
Tradex Foods - November 3, 2025
Global freight markets tightening as Red Sea crisis, vessel rerouting, and carrier rate hikes push up shipping costs and extend transit times. Rising tariffs and customs bond requirements are straining U.S. importers, slowing trade, and raising consumer price risks. Buyers should prepare for sustained cost pressure, manage cash flow carefully, and consider Canadian ports or 3PL partners to keep seafood supply stable into 2026. Watch to Find Out More.
Trident scores Alaska Symphony of Seafoods honors in Seattle
Cordova Times by Margaret Bauman - October 31, 2025
Crisy Battered Sauceable Wild Alaska Pollock Nuggets from Trident Seafoods won the "People's Choice" award at the Seattle gala for the Alaska Symphony of Seafoods in Seattle. Photo courtesy of Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation
https://thecordovatimes.com/2025/10/31/trident-scores-alaska-symphony-of-seafoods-honors-in-seattle/
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