Thursday, April 14, 2022

West Coast News Release: Pacific Fishery Management Council Adopts 2022 West Coast Ocean Salmon Seasons Pacific Fishery Management Council - April 13, 2022 The following was released by the Pacific Fishery Management Council: The Pacific Fishery Management Council has adopted ocean salmon recommendations for 2022. The seasons provide recreational and commercial opportunities for most of the Pacific coast and achieve conservation goals for the numerous salmon stocks on the West Coast. https://www.savingseafood.org/news/council-actions/news-release-pacific-fishery-management-council-adopts-2022-west-coast-ocean-salmon-seasons/ NTSB Determines Inadequate Planning Led to Loss of Commercial Processing Vessel Fishermen's News - April 13, 2022 A report from the National Transportation Safety Board attributes a fire aboard a commercial fish processor docked at a shipyard in Tacoma, Washington to inadequate planning for “hot work.” The fire resulted in a loss exceeding $16 million. https://fishermensnews.com/ntsb-determines-inadequate-planning-led-to-loss-of-commercial-processing-vessel/ FYI’s New advisors for NOAA marine fisheries National Fisherman - April 12, 2022 Seven new members from fisheries and environmental groups were recently appointed to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee. https://www.nationalfisherman.com/national-international/new-advisors-for-noaa-marine-fisheries Nordstrom Dishes up Wild Alaska Pollock for Earth Month Perishable News - Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers Retail & FoodService - April 12, 2022 SEATTLE, Wash. — The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) is proud to announce a partnership with Nordstrom Restaurants and family-owned Trident Seafoods for Earth Month. This month, you can find two delicious and nutritious Wild Alaska Pollock dishes on the Climatarian Menu at Nordstrom Restaurants and Specialty Coffee Bars. Restaurants will feature Blackened Wild Alaska Pollock with Cajun Risotto and the Specialty Coffee Bars will feature a grab-n-go Blackened Wild Alaska Pollock Taco Salad available at Nordstrom through May 2nd. https://www.perishablenews.com/retailfoodservice/nordstrom-dishes-up-wild-alaska-pollock-for-earth-month/

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