The University of Alaska Southeast Fisheries Technology Program is planning to offer a salmon culture class. The class will provide an overview of salmon culture techniques with the chance to put it into practice under the watchful eye of an
Alaska’s Iditarod Fueled by Salmon!
The famous Iditarod sled dog race started last saturday. It features teams of 16 huskies who pull their musher bravely across a staggering 1100 miles of frozen wilderness. They travel from Anchorage to Nome and on average it takes 9-
Exports To Be Proud Of
Alaska’s exports totaled 3.3 billion dollars last year this is the fifth best for trade in the States history. Alaska’s main exports are: Zinc and Ore up 33.5% the minerals are shipped all over the World to Korea, China, Spain,
Farmed Salmon: What you need to know
Here’s some quick facts about Farmed Salmon. What you choose to eat is a personal decision, but as with many things the facts are not readily apparent. Take a look at some of these points, and consider if this is
Fun Quotes About Fish
“In the hands of an able cook, fish can become an inexhaustible source of perpetual delight.” Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826) “Fish, to taste right, must swim three times -in water, in butter, and in wine” Polish proverb “Monkfish is called the poor man’s
Fun Facts on Cod
Cod is very important to New England and is used as Massachusetts State Emblem They feed on mollusks, crabs, starfish, worms and small fish Portuguese people claim to have 365 ways of preparing dried salt cod 10% of the worlds
Alaska’s Cod Fisherman to Form an Export Association
Alaska’s long line cod fishing companies are in talks to form an export group. Complete with federal backing, export guarantee and anti trust exemptions. It will give more power to the fisherman to be able to set fair prices and