Hatcheries Under Assault, Alaskans Urged to Show Support
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Fish Radio with Laine Welch] - September 28, 2018
This is Fish Radio. I’m Laine Welch – Alaska’s hatchery program is under assault.
Salmon that begin their lives in Alaska hatcheries often save the day for thousands of fishermen when wild stock returns are a bust. This year was a prime example when hatchery pinks and chums made up for shortfalls throughout the Gulf of Alaska.
Tina Fairbanks is director of the Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Association which operates two local hatcheries.
“Kodiak hatchery fish added up to more than ...
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