seafood
UAF PhD candidate hired by Falkland Islands Fisheries Department
Thomas Farrugia’s university training, Knauss Fellowship in DC and other work have helped prepare him for a challenging and enjoyable fisheries management job. Read an interview with the UAF PhD candidate as he steps into a career on the other end of the globe.
Read MoreAlaska Sea Grant helps get new fish plant rolling
A new fish plant opened this month in Hydaburg, a village in Southeast Alaska trying to revive its seafood industry. Haida Wild Alaska Seafood is located in a former cold…
Read MoreFrom fish waste to Fido snacks: turning pollock skins into pet treats
Chris Sannito’s dog Sammy is really happy that his owner is developing a tasty pet treat made out of pollock skins. The pet treats are not stinky to humans, but…
Read MoreStudy: China could buy more Alaska wild salmon
A rising middle class, a growing economy and increasing concerns about food safety and pollution in China are creating opportunities for Alaska to sell more wild salmon to Chinese consumers, according to a new report.
Read MoreFish to school program will increase local salmon in school lunches
Fairbanks, Alaska—The “fish to school” program aims to help schools in Alaska upgrade lunch menus from fish sticks to locally caught salmon. The program promises to both support Alaska fishermen and…
Read MoreAlaska seafood processing expert helps explore creative solutions to industry challenges
Kodiak, Alaska—As Alaska Sea Grant’s seafood technology specialist, Chris Sannito puzzles through seafood processing challenges to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the seafood industry. Sannito says that one recent challenge…
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