You'll recall Deckboss telling you about a hearing set for Friday in state Superior Court in the case of Aleut Enterprise suing to evict Adak Seafood from the fish processing plant on Adak Island.
Well, Deckboss trudged all the way down to the dang courthouse only to find the hearing had been called off.
It seems the matter has been transferred to federal court.
And, wouldn't you know, Adak Seafood has brought a lawsuit of its own against Aleut Enterprise alleging breach of contract and a bunch of other bad stuff.
By the way, just to remove any mystery, I saw a recent court document in which Kjetil Solberg, who founded the fish plant back in 1998, identifies himself as "plant and operations manager for Adak Seafood" and a resident of the island.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
2010 halibut catch limits, season dates set
The International Pacific Halibut Commission, meeting in Seattle, on Friday set catch limits and season dates for the 2010 fishery.
The six-member commission broke from the recommendations of its scientific staff in setting an overall limit of 50.67 million pounds, 1.97 million pounds higher than the staff advised.
For Southeast Alaska (Area 2C), commissioners set a catch limit of 4.4 million pounds, a 12.4 percent cut.
That's actually good news for Southeast fishermen, who were facing a 26.1 percent cut under the staff recommendation. The catch limit in Southeast has declined steeply in recent years.
The season will open at noon March 6 and close at noon Nov. 15. The start date is 15 days earlier than last year.
Here are the catch limits by area, expressed in millions of pounds:
For a map of IPHC regulatory areas, click here.
The six-member commission broke from the recommendations of its scientific staff in setting an overall limit of 50.67 million pounds, 1.97 million pounds higher than the staff advised.
For Southeast Alaska (Area 2C), commissioners set a catch limit of 4.4 million pounds, a 12.4 percent cut.
That's actually good news for Southeast fishermen, who were facing a 26.1 percent cut under the staff recommendation. The catch limit in Southeast has declined steeply in recent years.
The season will open at noon March 6 and close at noon Nov. 15. The start date is 15 days earlier than last year.
Here are the catch limits by area, expressed in millions of pounds:
| Regulatory area | IPHC approved 2009 limits | IPHC approved 2010 limits | % change |
| 2A | 0.95 | 0.81 | -14.7 |
| 2B | 7.63 | 7.5 | -1.7 |
| 2C | 5.02 | 4.4 | -12.4 |
| 3A | 21.7 | 19.99 | -7.9 |
| 3B | 10.9 | 9.9 | -9.2 |
| 4A | 2.55 | 2.33 | -8.6 |
| 4B | 1.87 | 2.16 | +15.5 |
| 4CDE | 3.46 | 3.58 | +3.5 |
| TOTAL | 54.08 | 50.67 | -6.3 |
For a map of IPHC regulatory areas, click here.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
A better year for Copper River salmon?
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has posted its 2010 salmon forecast for Prince William Sound and the fabled Copper River, and the numbers look decent.
State biologists expect a commercial catch of 17,000 Copper River Chinook salmon and 1.27 million sockeye.
Copper River gillnetters took 9,456 Chinook and 896,469 sockeye last year.
In the late 1990s, the Copper River produced well in excess of 60,000 Chinook and 2 million sockeye in some years.
The fishery opens in mid-May.
State biologists expect a commercial catch of 17,000 Copper River Chinook salmon and 1.27 million sockeye.
Copper River gillnetters took 9,456 Chinook and 896,469 sockeye last year.
In the late 1990s, the Copper River produced well in excess of 60,000 Chinook and 2 million sockeye in some years.
The fishery opens in mid-May.
Who wants a council seat?
Two members of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, Sam Cotten of Eagle River and Duncan Fields of Kodiak, will see their three-year terms expire in August.
From what I've heard, these two first-termers want another hitch on the 11-member council.
But challengers for the two seats already are stacking up in Gov. Sean Parnell's office. The governor later this year will submit his choices to the U.S. commerce secretary for final approval.
So who wants a council seat?
The governor's office provided Deckboss this list of people who have applied thus far:
Mike Heimbuch, a Homer commercial fisherman
Matt Moir, general manager of Alaska Pacific Seafoods in Kodiak
Donald Poulos, an Anchorage resident and former commercial fisherman out of Kodiak and Chignik
Michael Robbins, an Anchorage attorney
Dick Tremaine, an Anchorage resident and asset manager for Norton Sound Economic Development Corp.
From what I've heard, these two first-termers want another hitch on the 11-member council.
But challengers for the two seats already are stacking up in Gov. Sean Parnell's office. The governor later this year will submit his choices to the U.S. commerce secretary for final approval.
So who wants a council seat?
The governor's office provided Deckboss this list of people who have applied thus far:
Mike Heimbuch, a Homer commercial fisherman
Matt Moir, general manager of Alaska Pacific Seafoods in Kodiak
Donald Poulos, an Anchorage resident and former commercial fisherman out of Kodiak and Chignik
Michael Robbins, an Anchorage attorney
Dick Tremaine, an Anchorage resident and asset manager for Norton Sound Economic Development Corp.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Get out!
I see now that Aleut Enterprise, the landlord out on Adak Island, has sued in state Superior Court to evict Adak Seafood, nascent operator of the island's lone fish processing plant.
A hearing on the matter is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday in Anchorage.
Deckboss, of course, has been following the Adak conflict for quite some time, most recently here.
A hearing on the matter is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday in Anchorage.
Deckboss, of course, has been following the Adak conflict for quite some time, most recently here.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Target tosses farmed salmon; Greenpeace thrilled!
Here's the press release:
Jan. 26, 2010
Target Eliminates Farmed Salmon From All Target Stores
Target Owned Food Brands Will Feature Only Wild-Caught Alaskan Salmon
MINNEAPOLIS — Target today announces that it has eliminated all farmed salmon from its fresh, frozen, and smoked seafood offerings in Target stores nationwide. This announcement includes Target owned brands — Archer Farms and Market Pantry — and national brands. All salmon sold under Target owned brands will now be wild-caught Alaskan salmon. Additionally, sushi featuring farm-raised salmon will complete its transition to wild-caught salmon by the end of 2010. In consultation with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Target is taking this important step to ensure that its salmon offerings are sourced in a sustainable way that helps to preserve abundance, species health and doesn’t harm local habitats.
Many salmon farms impact the environment in numerous ways — pollution, chemicals, parasites and non-native farmed fish that escape from salmon farms all affect the natural habitat and the native salmon in the surrounding areas. Wild-caught salmon from Alaska is considered a "Best Choice" by the Monterey Bay Aquarium and is certified as sustainable to the standard of the Marine Stewardship Council. Alaskan salmon is among the most intensively managed species in the world, with excellent monitoring of both the fish populations and the fishery.
"Target strives to be a responsible steward of the environment, while also providing our guests with the highest-quality food choices," said Greg Duppler, senior vice president, merchandising, Target. "Our guests now have an array of sustainable seafood choices at great prices."
"Target's decision to source sustainable wild-caught salmon, instead of farmed, will have a real impact in the marketplace — and ultimately, on the health of our oceans," said Julie Packard, executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. "Increasing the demand for seafood from ocean-friendly sources, like this Monterey Bay Aquarium 'Best Choice,' charts us on a course not only to protect our oceans, but to improve fishing and fish-farming practices around the world."
"Greenpeace applauds Target's decision to replace farmed salmon with wild Alaskan salmon, a relatively sustainable and healthy product, throughout its operations," said Casson Trenor, Greenpeace's senior markets campaigner. "The company's decision to address this issue represents an incredible willingness to challenge old paradigms in favor of sound science and environmental preservation, as well as provide real market value to its guests. We have no doubt that the leadership by Target will set a new standard for the seafood industry; one we hope is echoed by other retailers."
A number of Target salmon offerings have been awarded the prestigious MSC fishery certification, including wild Alaskan salmon fillets, Archer Farms Frozen Sockeye Salmon Fillets and Market Pantry Frozen Keta Salmon Fillets. Also, Target currently offers guests multiple sustainable salmon choices under its owned brands at budget friendly prices, including: Archer Farms Smoked Sockeye Salmon, Archer Farms Hot Smoked Pepper Salmon, Archer Farms Cajun Smoked Sockeye Salmon, Market Pantry Crab Stuffed Salmon Roulade, Market Pantry Florentine Salmon Roulade and Market Pantry Keta Salmon Side.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,744 stores in 49 states nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education. Today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week.
Jan. 26, 2010
Target Eliminates Farmed Salmon From All Target Stores
Target Owned Food Brands Will Feature Only Wild-Caught Alaskan Salmon
MINNEAPOLIS — Target today announces that it has eliminated all farmed salmon from its fresh, frozen, and smoked seafood offerings in Target stores nationwide. This announcement includes Target owned brands — Archer Farms and Market Pantry — and national brands. All salmon sold under Target owned brands will now be wild-caught Alaskan salmon. Additionally, sushi featuring farm-raised salmon will complete its transition to wild-caught salmon by the end of 2010. In consultation with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Target is taking this important step to ensure that its salmon offerings are sourced in a sustainable way that helps to preserve abundance, species health and doesn’t harm local habitats.
Many salmon farms impact the environment in numerous ways — pollution, chemicals, parasites and non-native farmed fish that escape from salmon farms all affect the natural habitat and the native salmon in the surrounding areas. Wild-caught salmon from Alaska is considered a "Best Choice" by the Monterey Bay Aquarium and is certified as sustainable to the standard of the Marine Stewardship Council. Alaskan salmon is among the most intensively managed species in the world, with excellent monitoring of both the fish populations and the fishery.
"Target strives to be a responsible steward of the environment, while also providing our guests with the highest-quality food choices," said Greg Duppler, senior vice president, merchandising, Target. "Our guests now have an array of sustainable seafood choices at great prices."
"Target's decision to source sustainable wild-caught salmon, instead of farmed, will have a real impact in the marketplace — and ultimately, on the health of our oceans," said Julie Packard, executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. "Increasing the demand for seafood from ocean-friendly sources, like this Monterey Bay Aquarium 'Best Choice,' charts us on a course not only to protect our oceans, but to improve fishing and fish-farming practices around the world."
"Greenpeace applauds Target's decision to replace farmed salmon with wild Alaskan salmon, a relatively sustainable and healthy product, throughout its operations," said Casson Trenor, Greenpeace's senior markets campaigner. "The company's decision to address this issue represents an incredible willingness to challenge old paradigms in favor of sound science and environmental preservation, as well as provide real market value to its guests. We have no doubt that the leadership by Target will set a new standard for the seafood industry; one we hope is echoed by other retailers."
A number of Target salmon offerings have been awarded the prestigious MSC fishery certification, including wild Alaskan salmon fillets, Archer Farms Frozen Sockeye Salmon Fillets and Market Pantry Frozen Keta Salmon Fillets. Also, Target currently offers guests multiple sustainable salmon choices under its owned brands at budget friendly prices, including: Archer Farms Smoked Sockeye Salmon, Archer Farms Hot Smoked Pepper Salmon, Archer Farms Cajun Smoked Sockeye Salmon, Market Pantry Crab Stuffed Salmon Roulade, Market Pantry Florentine Salmon Roulade and Market Pantry Keta Salmon Side.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,744 stores in 49 states nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education. Today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week.
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