APA’s Fishing Links

Doing Research? We suggest these sites:

National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) Alaska Homepage -- Status of fisheries, catch statistics, news releases, weather and more.

Alaska Fisheries Science Center
-- The National Marine Fisheries Service research branch responsible for fisheries research for the federal waters off Alaska and the west coast of the United States.

North Pacific Fishery Management Council
-- One of the eight regional councils established by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Management Conservation Act to oversee management of the nation's fisheries. The Council has primary responsibility for groundfish management in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI).

North Pacific Marine Mammal Research Consortium
-- A consortium of Pacific Northwest Universities conducting research into the relation of between fisheries and marine mammals in the North Pacific and Eastern Bering Sea. Research thus far has centered on the Steller sea lion.

National Marine Mammal Laboratory
(NMML) is a division of the NMFS responsible for conducting research on marine mammals, with particular attention to issues related to marine mammals off the coasts of Oregon, Washington and Alaska.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) -- A division of the U.S. Dept. of Commerce. NOAA oversees the National Marine Fisheries Service.

FAO Fisheries Page
-- The fisheries arm of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

Need industry news and links?

Gadus Associates
-- The web's ultimate index of marine fisheries links.

National Fisheries Institute
(NFI) -- A trade association representing more than 1,000 companies in all aspects of the fish and seafood industry.

Seeking Product/Service Information?
The following APA Members and Associate Members have Internet Websites:

ABD Insurance and Financial Services - Seattle
-- All lines of insurance and bonds, with emphasis on insurance and risk management for at-sea procesors.

Alaskan Observers
-- Contractor for federally-trained observers who serve as monitors onboard fishing vessls

American Seafoods Company
-- Producers of pollock roe, surimi, fillets and fishmeal, as well as Pacific whiting, and Pacific cod products.

American Shipping Company
-- Licensed customs brokers specializing in drawback, which is authorized for any imported fishing vessel supplies put to use, such as cryoprotectant and diesel fuel.

Beck Pack Systems
-- Beck fish block liners, freezer equipment, corrugated boxes and other packaging supplies.

Bellingham Cold Storage
-- Freezing, processing, cold storage and ice service in Bellingham, Washington.

Cascade Machinery and Electric
-- Sales and service of pumps motors, and air compressors.

City of Unalaska
-- Unalaska is the nation's number one commercial fishing port.  It has
been for many years a major support center for many APA vessels
providing port services and many other services to the fleet.

Garvey Schubert Barer
-- Providing legal services for the fishing industry.

Glacier Fish Company, LLC
-- Producers of pollock roe, fillets and surimi, as well as Pacific whiting, and Pacific cod products.

Horizon Lines
-- Containerized ocean transport to/from Alaska with direct weekly and twice-weekly vessel calls in Dutch Harbor, Kodiak and Anchorage.

Jensen Maritime Consultants, Inc.
-- Naval architects, marine engineers, engineering management and marine consultants.

Mundt MacGregor L.L.P.
-- Attorneys at Law specializing in fisheries, quota share transactions, License Limitation issues, maritime, Coast Guard documentation, immigration and litigation.

Natural Resources Consultants, Inc.
-- Natural Resources Consultants, Inc. (NRC) provides comprehensive fisheries consulting in the fields of resource assessment, sustained yield management, conservation, development, marketing and expert witness analysis/testimony. 

Nielsen Shields PLLC
-- Nielsen Shields provides a full range of legal services to the maritime industry. 

Pacific Fishing Magazine
-- A monthly publication with an emphasis on business and issues related to the commercial fishing industry.

RSM McGladrey, Inc.
-- Tax and business planning and consulting, business valuations, financial statements and tax returns.

Rena International
-- Full line of packaging materials, labels and marking products, freezer equipment and longline gear.

Rogge Company
-- Full service supplier of produce, bakery items, meats, dairy, grocery and galley equipment.

Saltwater Inc.
-- Saltwater Inc. is an Anchorage bsed company that has been actively involved in Alaska's marine resources since 1985. We are committeed to providing a supportive enviornment for our employees and to increasing understanding of ocean resources.

Samson Tug and Barge
-- Year-round scheduled barge service from Seattle to Sitka, Valdez, Cordova, Kodiak, King Cove, and Dutch Harbor. Alaskan owned and operated.

SeaShare
-- SeaShare is a non-profit agency that links the seafood industry to food banks.

Starbound, LP
-- Products: pollock block, mince, roe; Cod block, and surimi.

Surefish Seafood Quality Specialists
-- Seafood quality inspections, HAACP training and consultation, Quality Control training.

Trident Seafoods Corporation
-- Products: Bering Sea pollock, pollock roe, fillets, fishmeal and fish oil.

Viking Bank
-- Full service bank providing lending and deposit/saving services to business and individuals

Want to suggest a Web site? Drop us a line -- msavey@atsea.org

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