Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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Alaska
Kenai River sees highest sockeye escapement in nearly 40 years, says Fish and Game
KDLL by Hunter Morrison - August 29, 2025
It was the last day of the dipnetting season at the mouth of the Kenai River, and dozens of Alaskans were standing waist deep in the tide with large nets in their hands. Salmon were literally jumping out of the water around them.
NOAA Fisheries bolsters American seafood industry with new import provisions
Marine Mammal Protection Act import provisions ensure foreign fisheries meet U.S. standards of excellence
NOAA Fisheries - August 29, 2025
NOAA Fisheries today announced robust comparability findings under Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) import provisions, reinforcing America’s leadership in sustainable seafood production. The agency issued full comparability findings for 89 nations and partial comparability findings for 34 nations’ fisheries, and denied comparability for 12 nations’ fisheries. In total, fisheries from 46 nations now face stringent import restrictions, ensuring that seafood entering U.S. markets adhere to the same high standards as American-caught seafood.
USDA Eyeing Record 43 Million Pounds of Alaska Pollock for Food Programs
Expana by Ryan Doyle - September 2, 2025
The US Department of Agriculture is looking to purchase over 43 million pounds of Alaska pollock products for use in domestic food distribution programs.If met, the purchase would be a record for the USDA. The USDA seeks bids on 44.168 million in Alaska pollock products. It is looking for roughly 13.8 million pounds of frozen Alaska pollock sticks, 14.9 million pounds of frozen pollock fillets and 14.6 million in frozen pollock nuggets.The announcement came in a massive 127-page solicitation notice published on August 28. The USDA said bids are due on September 11, 2025, with acceptances to be announced on September 25.Alongside the pollock solicitation, the USDA is also looking to buy farm-raised catfish products. Just shy of 4.5 million pounds of catfish products were included in the notice.Last month, US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the department would purchase up to $100 million in Alaska pollock and $20 million in farm-raised catfish.“Today’s announcement continues to prioritize American commodities for families and communities in need. On the eve of the Great American Farmers Market, USDA is proud to play a role in not only connecting smaller, local farmers to families, but doing its part to Make America Healthy Again,” said Rollins in August. “This is yet another action by President Trump to improve the livelihoods of the American people. The Trump Administration has delivered historic tax cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill, boosted the farm safety net, and is ensuring American agriculture will be strong, secure, and resilient for generations to come.”
US appeals court rules some Trump tariffs are illegal, but impacts will continue
Seafood Source by Chris Chase - September 2, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled a large swath of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal but the tariffs will stay in place as the case awaits appeal.
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Environment/Science
New APU lab will help Alaska communities test for microplastics
Alaska Public Media by Rachel Cassandra - August 29, 2025
Nike McCampbell pulled on her dry suit and air canister and walked down a concrete ramp to the edge of the water at Smitty’s Cove in Whittier.
Labeling and Marketing
3MMI - Global Salmon Supply Tightens as Pink Harvests Lag
Tradex Foods - September 1, 2025
The summer salmon season is sliding into its late-summer phase, with Alaska’s sockeye and chinook runs wrapped up and the spotlight shifting to pinks and coho. Pink harvests are falling short of projections, while coho is surging ahead and chum is stepping in to help cover the gap. On the other side of the Pacific, Russia’s weak pink runs are tightening global supply, putting coho and chum front and center as the species holding up markets through the rest of the season. Watch to Find Out More.
Federal Register
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 09/03/2025
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) will convene a joint meeting of the Scientific and Statistical Committee's Salmon Subcommittee (SSC-SC) and Salmon Technical Team (STT). The Sacramento River Fall Chinook Workgroup (SRWG), Oregon and Washington Departments of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW and WDFW), Oregon Production Index Technical Team (OPITT), and other entities may also contribute and participate in this meeting, as appropriate.
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
A Rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 09/02/2025
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2025 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.
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