Setting the Standard for
Sustainability
Partners for heathly fisheries
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Partners for heathly fisheries 〰️
At-sea Processors Association (APA) is a trade association representing five member companies. Our members own and operate 15 U.S.-flag catcher/processor vessels that participate principally in the Eastern Bering Sea Alaska pollock fishery. This single fishery accounts for more than one-third of all U.S. fishery landings each year, producing more than 3 billion seafood meals annually. The Eastern Bering Sea Alaska pollock fishery is widely recognized globally as a gold standard for sustainable fishery management, providing a model for how to secure healthy fisheries and marine ecosystems for generations to come.
Alaska pollock is the second largest fishery in the world and the biggest in the United States by volume. It's worth an estimated $1.9 billion, supporting nearly 30,000 U.S. jobs. It's also recognized worldwide for being well-managed and sustainable.