Ocean Wise Cancels Alaskan Salmon’s Stamp of Approval
Seafood sustainability group Ocean Wise has removed its “recommended” status from salmon fisheries in southeast Alaska.
CANFISCO and the Individual Transfer Quota (ITQ) System
The ITQ system has had a negative impact on owner-operated small boats. It has become increasingly common for owner-operators not to be able to afford quota. The result is an industry that should be community-based but is instead under the control of corporations.