FN Online News • Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024

Silver Bay, Peter Pan Reach Agreement on Valdez Facilities; NPFMC Approves Revisions of Salmon Bycatch Proposals for Another Staff Analysis

View this email in your browser The Advocate for the Commercial Fisherman  •  Wednesday,  Apr. 10, 2024 Silver Bay, Peter Pan Reach Agreement on Valdez Facilities Silver Bay Seafoods has acquired Peter Pan Seafoods' Valdez, Alaska, processing facilities and also plans to operate Peter Pan's facilities in Port Moller and Dillingham for the 2024 salmon season, the two processors said in an April 4 joint announcement. >READ MORE NPFMC Approves Revisions of Salmon Bycatch Proposals for Another Staff Analysis The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) on April 8 approved a lengthy revised list of alternatives for staff to analyze as part of a process where final action is still a year away.  >READ MORE IPHC Invites Queries From Potential Management Strategy Advisory Board Members The International Pacific Halibut Commission is inviting inquiries to fill eight vacancies on its Management Strategy Advisory Board (MSAB).   >READ MORE Seafood Solutions Alliance Calls for Emphasis on Humane Working Conditions A global entity of non-government organizations, seafood businesses and others representing over 150 organizations in 30 countries is calling for more environmentally responsible global seafood production, with safeguards in place to ensure social responsibility.  >READ MORE Alaska Legislature Boosts Available Injury Payouts from Fishermen's Fund Alaska legislators have boosted from $10,000 to $15,000 the maximum payout allowed for crew injuries and disablement via the state's Fishermen's Fund.  >READ MORE From the Editor: California's Salmon Struggles Managing Editor Mark Nero   California isn't within the commercial fishing industry's epicenter, but it is a notable component of the industry as a whole. And currently the state, particularly the northern half, is experiencing a challenge that is literally an existential threat: struggling salmon populations. Salmon once thrived in the rivers that run throughout the state, but due to the construction of dams, they've been blocked from reaching many of the cold mountain streams where they once spawned.  >READ MORE All rights reserved. Copyright © 2024 Maritime Publishing, All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from Maritime Publishing Our mailing address is: Maritime Publishing 3980 Sherman Street San Diego, CA 92110 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.