ASMI News and Updates

05/18/2026

The newest edition of our biennial Economic Value of Alaska's Seafood Industry report is out!

2023 and 2024 (the years the report references) were some of the worst for the industry, but the report shows how impactful the industry is to fishermen, businesses, economies and communities even during this challenging time:
- Employs 41,800 workers, generating $1.9 billion in labor income
- $125 million in taxes, regulatory fees and industry self-assessments
- $5.2 billion in added economic value (around 7% of Alaska's GDP)

Learn more about the data and get the report (or a 1-sheet summary) here

Report: Alaska Seafood Industry Responsible for Employing 41,800 Workers, $1.9 Billion in Labor Income and $5.3 Billion in Economic Impact in Alaska (7% of Alaska’s GDP) JUNEAU, Alaska. May 13, […]

04/29/2026

NOAA is hosting an Alaska focused webinar regarding the new EU Catch certification this Thursday, April 30 from 10:30 am AKST to noon AKST.

Any Alaska seafood company that exports directly, or indirectly via a secondary processor, is welcome to attend. NOAA will present information regarding the implementation of the new EU Catch certification system in a way that works for folks with little familiarity with the topic, as well that have been working through the technical details.

Find webinar join details and more on our website:

NOAA is hosting a webinar regarding the new EU Catch certification system, with an Alaska focus, on Thursday, April 30 from 10:30 am AKST to noon AKST. Any Alaska seafood […]

04/16/2026

Good news alert!

ASMI celebrated the welcome news yesterday about the creation of the Office of Seafood in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). ASMI thanks U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Rollins, U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Lutnick, Alaska’s Senator Dan Sullivan and Senator Lisa Murkowski, Alaska Rep. Nick Begich, and countless others for their tireless work in making a long-held effort a reality.

Jeremy Woodrow, executive director of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, said of the creation of the Office of Seafood: “Just like our country's farmers, America's fishermen feed the world. Establishing this office will provide greater access to USDA programs and alignment with NOAA to ensure that our fishermen and seafood industry continue to thrive well into the future.”

Now proudly serving farmers of the sea 🫡🐟

Today marks a new era of seafood policy with USDA's newly announced Office of Seafood. Through this new office, American fishermen will be recognized by USDA as a key part of the American food supply.

This action supports President Trump’s EO of Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness and plays an important role in coordinating with the U.S. Department of Commerce in the development of the America First Seafood Strategy.

🔗 https://www.usda.gov/seafood

04/16/2026

We’re here ComFish Alaska! Come find us all weekend to become a fisherman ambassador - and score these super sweet *fisherman only* hats!

Don’t forget to join our Happy Hour tonight - 4 PM- 5PM at Double Shovel Cider.

04/01/2026

Join the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and put your financial expertise to work supporting one of Alaska’s most important and sustainably managed industries.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.alaskaseafood.org/about-asmi/careers/

03/16/2026

UPDATE: ASMI's Technical Director, John Burrows, will be speaking on a panel Seafood Expo North America in Boston, MA today.

Session Title: An A La Carte Menu for Publicly Sponsored Seafood Marketing

Description: This session will evaluate different state programs that provide seafood marketing, understand what works best for each state, and explore challenges and opportunities for future programs. Learn tips and tricks on how to work with state entities and expand opportunities for seafood marketing within your state.
This session will focus on institutionalized seafood marketing and how to make it work as a community. We will evaluate the models used by various states and showcase best practices that have worked for each. Each state will provide insight on how to get programs funded, evaluate funding risks and opportunities with the changing federal landscape, and any return on investment evaluation that states have. We will also explore opportunities for future collaborations among states and what regional marketing could look like.
Further, this session will provide an opportunity for industry and marketing firms to find ways to bridge the gap between publicly sponsored marketing and private.

Speakers: Molly Ogren RI Seafood, Wendy Wills Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, John Burrows Alaska Seafood , Togue Brawn Downeast Dayboat
Location: Room 153A

12/25/2025

’Twas the night before Christmas, the nets put away,
Alaska’s fishermen ready for a well-earned stay.
With hope for calm seas and strong runs ahead,
The wild Alaska industry rests — then steams on ahead.

Wishing you a bountiful and bright holiday season, from all of us at ASMI. Thank you to our industry members and partners for another exciting year working together to build the value of Alaska Seafood.

11/17/2025

Come visit us at Pacific Marine Expo Thursday - Saturday this week!