A company in Alaska can now certify that processed fish is coming from a sustainable fishery, such as black cod and halibut.
...commercial fishing projects. The Saltonstall-Kennedy program receives money from taxes and duties on imported fisheries products. Schactler said the $300 million in funds is being misappropriated. "It disappears into the Department of Commerce...
...protecting the downstream fishery resources. Knowles supports the Lynn Canal road, an overland route for shipping fishery products out of Juneau. He advocates revitalizing the marine highway as a necessary step to strengthen economies in communities...
...1.15 million for a primarily commercial facility including a dock for use by charter boats, landing craft and fisheries product transfer, according to Harbormaster Joe Graham. "Charter boat and landing craft activity at Auke Bay Harbor contribute...
...labeling of farmed salmon products. The bill also would require that the country of origin be on labels for all retail fisheries products. The measures are contained in the Farm Bill recently passed by the U.S. Senate. Currently, most salmon is...
...is good for all Alaska fishermen." The Saltonstall-Kennedy Program is funded by duties or tariffs collected on fishery-product imports to the United States. The proposed funding bill will not add new money to the federal budget, said Stevens...
...1.15 million for a primarily commercial facility including a dock for use by charter boats, landing craft and fisheries product transfer, according to Harbormaster Joe Graham. "Charter boat and landing craft activity at Auke Bay Harbor contribute...
...are most at risk. One bright spot is that the declining value of the dollar will make Alaska exports such as fisheries products and tourism services more affordable for foreigners, and attract American buyers who can no longer afford foreign...
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