Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Alaska Alaska Legislature approves seafood task force for sector in ‘crisis’ Anchorage Daily News by Sean Maguire - May 13, 2024 JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature on Sunday approved creating a task force to make policy recommendations to help the beleaguered commercial fishing industry. https://www.adn.com/politics/alaska-legislature/2024/05/12/alaska-legislature-approves-seafood-task-force-for-sector-in-crisis/ Labeling and Marketing ASMI, Holland America Partner on Seafood Education Fishermen's News - May 15, 2024 The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) has formed a partnership with Holland America Line to educate the cruise line’s employees on the species, benefits and responsible fishing practices of the Alaska fishing industry. https://fishermensnews.com/asmi-holland-america-partner-on-seafood-education/ FYI’s Construction of New Coast Guard Icebreakers Faces Major Setback Fishermen's News - May 15, 2024 Lack of experience in building icebreaking ships, as well as the overall cost of the program were cited by a congressional subcommittee chairman last week as key factors in delay of construction of the vessels to replace a nearly 50-year-old heavy icebreaker. https://fishermensnews.com/construction-of-new-coast-guard-icebreakers-faces-major-setback/

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