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Alaska Fishing groups praise US Senate Farm Bill for including fisheries support Seafood Source by Nathan Strout - June 18, 2024 U.S. fishing groups are praising federal lawmakers for incorporating significant fisheries support into a U.S. Farm Bill framework recently released by Senate Republicans. https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/supply-trade/fishing-groups-praise-us-senate-farm-bill-for-including-fisheries-support Invasive European green crabs are expanding their territory in Southeast Alaska KRBD by Jack Darrell - June 18, 2024 Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced on Friday that shells of the invasive European green crab were spotted along the shores of Bostwick Inlet on Gravina Island near Ketchikan. https://www.ktoo.org/2024/06/18/invasive-green-crabs-expand-alaska/ ANALYSIS: 2024 Pacific Halibut Season Update Urner Barry by Liz Cuozzo - June 18, 2024 SupplyWe are currently in the third month of the 2024 Pacific halibut season, which began on March 15 and will conclude on December 7. This year's overall annual catch limit is set at 35.29 million pounds, marking a 5% reduction compared to 2023, with commercial landings experiencing a 3% cut. As of week 21, year-to-date Pacific halibut landings total 5.41 million pounds, showing a 6.09% decrease year-over-year and a 13.07% decrease compared to the five-year year-to-date average.The season started strongly, with boat prices ranging from $5.72 to $6.25. However, fishing efforts declined in May as boats began preparing for the wild salmon season. Additionally, the recent unfavorable weather resulted in limited supply. Competition from rising imports of East Coast halibut is always a concern. In 2023, fresh Atlantic halibut imports reached a record high of 12.2 million pounds, surpassing 2022 figures by 10.9%. Year-to-date (January-April) Atlantic halibut imports from Canada stand at 3.6 million pounds, down 5.62% year-over-year but up 23.03% compared to the year-to-date average of 2.9 million pounds. Atlantic imports typically peak in July as fishermen switch back to halibut following the conclusion of the Canadian spring lobster season.
Pricing / DemandFollowing historical trends, market prices for Pacific halibut retreated from the initial first fish price levels and settled within...Want to keep reading? Unlock the full story by logging into COMTELL.This story and more are available exclusively to subscribers on our premium COMTELL service. Be the first to discover market moving insights, articles, and analysis by subscribing today. Click here to find out how you can gain access to the leading market intelligence platform for agri-food professionals. https://www.seafoodnews.com/Story/1279840/ANALYSIS-2024-Pacific-Halibut-Season-Update West Coast US government declares fishery disasters in Alaska and Oregon as California lawmakers call for expedited relief Seafood Source by Nathan Strout - June 18, 2024 The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has determined that salmon fisheries in Alaska and Oregon were subject to fishery disasters in 2023, opening the door to fishers in those states receiving federal financial aid. https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/environment-sustainability/us-government-declares-fishery-disasters-in-alaska-and-oregon-as-california-lawmakers-call-for-expedited-relief Federal Register Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Cook Inlet; Final 2024 Harvest Specifications for Salmon A Rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 06/18/2024 NMFS announces the final 2024 harvest specifications for the salmon fishery of the Cook Inlet exclusive economic zone (EEZ) Area. This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for salmon during the 2024 fishing year and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Salmon Fisheries in the EEZ off Alaska (Salmon FMP). The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the salmon resources in Cook Inlet EEZ Area in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/18/2024-13357/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-cook-inlet-final-2024-harvest-specifications-for FYI’s Coast Guard icebreaker Healy headed to Alaska for three Arctic research missions Alaska Beacon by Yereth Rosen - June 17, 2024 The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Healy, the largest U.S. icebreaker, is on its way to Alaska for the first of three Arctic scientific missions planned over the coming months. https://alaskabeacon.com/briefs/coast-guard-icebreaker-healy-headed-to-alaska-for-three-arctic-research-missions/ Rabung’s life’s work catches the Fisheries Achievement Award at Cordova’s annual Copper River Nouveau Cordova Times by Kristi Rubio - June 18, 2024 President and CEO Katrina Hoffman of the Prince William Sound Science Center (PWSSC) presented Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) Commercial Fisheries Director Sam Rabung with this year’s Fisheries Achievement Award at the 25th annual Copper River Nouveau last weekend. https://thecordovatimes.com/2024/06/18/rabungs-lifes-work-catches-the-fisheries-achievement-award-at-cordovas-annual-copper-river-nouveau/
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