Over the last century, fishing in Alaskan waters has suffered its ups and downs. More than a hundred years ago, there was an abundance of thriving, healthy fish in the Atlantic waters of Alaska. However, around the turn of the 20th century, that changed drastically. Due to actions both caused by both man and nature, the fish population was drastically reduced and the fishing industry suffered major losses. Several factors contributed to the problem and the Alaskan fishing industry suffered great losses. Thankfully, with the help of practices and procedures implemented by the communities, people, and governments of Alaska, the area now enjoys a thriving fishing industry once again1. In the early 1920's, America was entering a period of
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Alaskan salmon was and remains one of the most popular fish for cooking. Many people love to eat salmon as it is very healthy and high in essential nutrients such as Omega-3 and good fats. However, the red flesh of wild salmon caught in Alaska is believed to be better and more healthy than farm-raised salmon. Studies show that wild salmon has more omega 3's, less fat and calories, and more protein per serving than farm-raised salmon7. Because of these factors, the demand for wild, Alaskan salmon skyrocketed. Over-fishing for salmon led to a severe shortage in the population of fish in Alaska because of the lack of policy and the lack of financial support in the federal government prior to the US obtaining the …show more content…
The SFD makes sure the policy objectives of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council are implemented properly and manages fishery in a zone that is very specific to Alaska. They work with the state of Alaska to manage and develop fishing policies and data collections programs which are important to persevering the International Pacific, Halibut Commission. The SFD also keeps track of the number of fish caught by private, commercial, and other fishermen. This allows them to know exactly how many fish are leaving their waters. This way, they can be certain that the fish population remains at a sustainable number and they can make sure that the fish population in certain areas are not overfished5. The SFD is a very important division as it ensures that the fish population remains at a sustainable number in order for the fish to successfully breed and repopulate their
Alaskan salmon was and remains one of the most popular fish for cooking. Many people love to eat salmon as it is very healthy and high in essential nutrients such as Omega-3 and good fats. However, the red flesh of wild salmon caught in Alaska is believed to be better and more healthy than farm-raised salmon. Studies show that wild salmon has more omega 3's, less fat and calories, and more protein per serving than farm-raised salmon7. Because of these factors, the demand for wild, Alaskan salmon skyrocketed. Over-fishing for salmon led to a severe shortage in the population of fish in Alaska because of the lack of policy and the lack of financial support in the federal government prior to the US obtaining the …show more content…
The SFD makes sure the policy objectives of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council are implemented properly and manages fishery in a zone that is very specific to Alaska. They work with the state of Alaska to manage and develop fishing policies and data collections programs which are important to persevering the International Pacific, Halibut Commission. The SFD also keeps track of the number of fish caught by private, commercial, and other fishermen. This allows them to know exactly how many fish are leaving their waters. This way, they can be certain that the fish population remains at a sustainable number and they can make sure that the fish population in certain areas are not overfished5. The SFD is a very important division as it ensures that the fish population remains at a sustainable number in order for the fish to successfully breed and repopulate their