The United States has stated that they are going to be spending about $50 million in fish foods to help the flailing farmed fishing industry across the country. It is reported that since fish farmers were hit hard by the 50 percent increase in fish food prices, that various other sources of food will be used. This could mean purchasing a lot of fish meal and seafood waste from fisheries and plants in Alaska. Alaska is the largest producer of seafood in the country, generating about 1.25 million tons of metric waste annually. It is hoped that this purchase will boost the economy greatly and preserve fishing industry jobs. The stimulus funds will help various fishing sectors including the salmon industry, halibut, pollock, and more. The salmon fishing season is always popular with over 96 pe...

The beginning of 2009 marked the 50th anniversary of being part of the United States of America, with the proclamation being signed on the 3rd January 1959 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Alaskan people have been celebrating their golden anniversary by looking back into history recalling what makes them such a unique and important state. Most of their sustainable industries make them unique to the United States and these include oil, tourism, mining, and commercial fishing. The processing of seafood has been one of the leading industries in Alaska for 50 years now, and as a powerhouse in the seafood business, they produce Pollock, Salmon, Halibut, King Crab, Sablefish, and others. The success of the seafood industry is mainly due to its processing plants. If you work in a seafood pr...