Henry Ruehl

Jan 9, 2025 | wilsoncenter.org | Taylor Drew Holshouser |David Marsh |Henry Ruehl

Posted date/time:January 9, 2025 Alaska’s fisheries, vital to the state’s economy and culture, are facing an unprecedented crisis. Collapsing fish prices, processor bankruptcies, and community-wide financial struggles are compounded by climate change, rising costs, and global competition. While federal interventions have provided some relief, long-term solutions are needed to address structural challenges like aging infrastructure and declining public investment.