The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is proposing a catch shares system. It is believed that this will prevent over fishing and replenish depleted stocks. The proposal states it will not impose the system on any fishery but sees it
Governor Proposes Funding for Salmon Research
The last year has seen surprisingly low numbers of salmon returning home to spawn along the yukon river. It is this fact that prompted Gov. Sean Parnell to ask for an additional $ 1.3 million in funding to study the
Sustainable Seafood Labeling
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is in talks with a trade group responsible for the labeling of sustainable seafood. The British Marine Stewardship council certifies sustainable fisheries and issues labeling around the globe. The labeling increases credibility and keeps prices
Eat More Omega 3 to Lower Risk of Colon Cancer
A study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention conference has shown that there is an inverse association between Omega 3 fatty acids and colon cancer risk. In particular cancers of the distal bowel, Omega
Blue Cheese Crab Cakes
The following recipe comes from Nooschi a food diary: While I was laying in bed one night, I thought to myself “ya know what, crab cakes would go really well with blue cheese”. Well, a few months later, I finally
Alaskan Fisheries Board Petition For Protection of Salmon
The letter that was drafted for the protection of salmon after more than five hours of discussion. A meeting was just held in Anchorage Alaska with represenatives from the fishing industry, the developers of the pebble mine project and local
The Worlds Longest California Roll
The University of Berkeleys Center for Japanese studies made the Worlds longest California roll this month to honor the 50th anniversary of the Japanese studies center. The students even got dressed up as Ninja’s for the occasion! The Alaska Seafood