Category Archives: Fishing

Alaska’s Iconic Salmon: Migration Economic Impact Every year, millions of salmon embark on one of nature’s most awe-inspiring journeys—the salmon run. This is when salmon make their way from the ocean back to the freshwater rivers and streams where they were born, all to lay eggs and complete their life cycle. It’s an incredible natural…

The Commercial Fishing Industry in Alaska According to McDowell Group (2020), Alaska produces about 60% of the nation's commercial fisheries, producing various seafood, including salmon, crab, Pacific cod, shrimp, and more. The fisheries provide tens of thousands of full-time and seasonal jobs. In addition, seafood is Alaska's largest export, making up more than half of…

The summer of 2020 is shaping up to be a summer of uncertainty for Alaska due to Covid-19.