Alaska Pollock - NOAA Fisheries
Sep 6, 2024 · Alaska pollock—also known as walleye pollock—is a key species in the Alaska groundfish complex and a target species for one of the world's largest fisheries. Pollock is a semipelagic schooling fish widely distributed in the North Pacific Ocean with largest concentrations in the eastern Bering Sea.
ALASKA POLLOCK FRESH FACTS. SMART SEAFOOD. U.S. wild-caught Alaska pollock is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations. The Alaska pollock fishery is one of the largest, most valuable fisheries in the world. Every year, managers adjust the amount of Alaska pollock
Pacific Cod - NOAA Fisheries
Sep 6, 2024 · Pacific Cod Research in Alaska. Scientists at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center collect and analyze data needed to sustainably manage Pacific cod in Alaskan waters. Their ongoing research helps us understand the role this species has in Alaska’s complex marine food chain. Pacific Cod in a Changing Climate
Alaska Pollock - NOAA Fisheries
Feb 9, 2024 · Walleye pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus; hereafter referred to as pollock) is a semi-pelagic schooling fish widely distributed in the North Pacific Ocean. Pollock in the central and western Gulf of Alaska (GOA) are managed as a single stock independently...
Alaska Pollock Workshop - NOAA Fisheries
Dec 26, 2024 · NMFS will convene a workshop on walleye pollock in Alaska for the purposes of synthesizing ongoing research, building and strengthening collaborations, and highlighting topics which need more attention. The focus will be on biological and ecological scientific research.
Sustainable Seafood - NOAA Fisheries
Our sustainable seafood profiles arm you with the facts about what makes U.S. seafood sustainable—from tide to table. Get up-to-date information on the status of federally managed and farmed marine fish and shellfish.
Walleye Pollock - NOAA Fisheries
Feb 21, 2024 · Walleye pollock is a semi-pelagic schooling fish widely distributed in the North Pacific Ocean. Pollock in the central and western Gulf of Alaska are managed as a single stock independently of pollock in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.
consecutive year, Dutch Harbor, Alaska led the nation as the port with the highest volume of seafood landed (763 million pounds valued at $182 million). Alaska pollock (walleye) made up 91.1 percent of the volume and 52.0 percent of the value. High-value snow crabs and king crabs accounted for an additional 33 percent of the value
Alaska | NOAA Fisheries
Alaska waters support some of the most important commercial fisheries in the world. Large and diverse populations of whales, seals, sea lions, and porpoises and Alaska native hunting and fishing communities also share these waters. We study …
Alaska's Pollock Fishery: A Model of Sustainability
Alaska pollock is the second largest fishery in the world and the biggest in the United States by volume. It’s worth an estimated $1.9 billion, supporting nearly 30,000 U.S. jobs. It’s also recognized worldwide for being well-managed and sustainable.