The agency says it can’t allow the fish to be sold as food until it writes consumer labeling guidelines.
Fisheries
Bristol Bay revealed as Blob hotspot
It’s unclear whether The Blob will affect area salmon fisheries.
Fewer fatalities, more safety for Alaska’s commercial fishing industry
Commercial fishing in Alaska was once known as one of the deadliest professions. It’s still pretty dangerous, but the number of fatalities each year is trending downward.
Former Board of Fish appointee charged with PFD fraud
Roland Maw was charged with 17 counts of theft and unsworn falsification on his applications for Permanent Fund dividends and for commercial fishing permits.
Murkowski: FDA confirmation hinges on GE salmon labeling
“I want to make sure that the FDA knows that voluntary labeling guidelines really are not sufficient,” Murkowski said.
Wrangell fisherman, son sentenced for falsifying halibut reports
Charles “Chuck” J. Petticrew Sr. and Charles “Jeff J. Petticrew Jr. falsified landing reports which indicated that nearly two tons of fish were caught in the Gulf of Alaska.