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August 27, 2024

Impact of pink salmon failure still being calculated

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Alaska's 2023 pink salmon harvest of almost 200,000 metric tons was likely exceeded three times by the Russian harvest, driving down market value for all salmon species. NOAA photo.

Fallout from what’s being described by commercial fishermen as a pink salmon disaster in Prince William Sound is still being calculated, but troubling times began earlier this year when high insurance costs kept some from ever going out in their boats. 

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