Fisheries / Small Business

We believe that Bristol’s talent membership has the ability to become successful businessmen and woman through advancements in fisheries knowledge and small business development. This webpapge is being created to be a useful informational tool to connect our shareholders with fishery and business advancement opportunities and strengthen knowledge of our members about Bristol Bay’s abundant and valued resource. If you have any suggestions please email us. We plan on releasing this webpage shortly.

Meetings of Interest
Alaska Board of Fisheries Bristol Bay Finfish Meeting, Anchorage, Alaska- Hilton Hotel
December 1-8, 2009
Comment deadline: November 17, 2009
Proposals and agenda available at: http://www.boards.adfg.state.ak.us/fishinfo/meetinfo/fcal.php

Pacific Marine Expo, Seattle, WA, Quest Field
November 19-21, 2009
Pacific Marine Expo is the largest commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast. Serving all aspects of the market, including commercial vessels owners, commercial fishermen, boatbuilders and seafood processors, this annual event covers it all.  If you make your living on the water, or provide services to those who do, this is your show.

Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit, Anchorage, AK
Hilton Hotel, December 7-9, 2009
The Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program is proud to host the 2009 Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit. This third event in our series of conferences will again provide training and networking opportunities for new fishermen entering the business, or more seasoned fishermen wishing to take a leadership role in their industry.

The main focus of the conference is to build leadership and networking capacity through a 2-day summit addressing three main topics: business management, the fisheries management process, and understanding the role of Alaskan seafoods in the world marketplace.

Past Summits have featured a wide variety of influential members of the fishing industry as speakers and we expect many will return.

As with past Summits, we hope many of our attendees will be sponsored by regional fishing associations, CDQ groups, or vessel skippers, and will represent ports from all over the state and in all commercial fisheries.

Contact: Sunny Rice, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Site: http://seagrant.uaf.edu/map/workshops/2009/ayfs/index.html

Internation Boston Seafood Show, Boston, MA
March 14-16, 2010
The International Boston Seafood Show and Seafood Processing America is North America’s largest seafood trade event.  This is where you’ll find the newest fresh, frozen, and packaged seafood products and processing equipment, stay on top of emerging consumer trends, meet suppliers, and build important relationships to grow your business.

Fishery Organizations
Alaska Department of Fish & Game

Commercial Fisheries Home, Forecasts, General Information, Regulation, News, Publications, Permits, Licenses and Forms.

Alaska Marine Safety Education Association

AMSEA’s commercial fishing program brings information and training to commercial fishermen that directly address the principle causes of injury and death within the industry.

Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

Organization promoting the seafood industry.

Alaska Seagrant Program, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Alaska Sea Grant provides marine education, research, and technology transfer to the public, supported by NOAA and the University of Alaska.

Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation

Provides programs to local residents and communities with the tools to develop fisheries related economic development at the community level.

Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Assocation

On behalf of Bristol Bay’s entire driftnet fleet - 1,850 vessels operating in one of the world’s most pristine marine environments - we fund projects to promote Bristol Bay salmon as a premier sustainable product, address critical quality issues, protect the watersheds that support this amazing resource and advance the research required for optimal fisheries management.

Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CEFC)

Provides access to related statutes and legislation, news, and contact information.

School of Fisheries & Ocean Sciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fisheres, Oceanography, & Marine Biology: The School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, research, and public service concerning marine and freshwater ecosystems, and to fostering the sustainable use of their resources for the benefit of Alaska, the nation, and the world.

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Latest News

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