Alaska Seafood Industry: Record Low Fishers

Alaskas seafood industry hits record low in fisher employment, despite remaining top U.S. producer. Factors contributing to the decline include fewer available fish, international competition, and rising operational costs. The number of fishers has been steadily decreasing since 2019, with the highest point since 2001 being in 2015. The industry is also becoming more automated, with much of Alaskas seafood now processed internationally where labor costs are lower. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.