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Alaska Seafood exports rose dramatically in 2011 to lead the state’s increase in exports to a record $5.2 billion. Seafood continues to be the number one category of exports from Alaska, and rose 35.1 percent to $2.5 billion in value, comprising nearly half of total state exports, according to a recent announcement by Alaska Governor Sean Parnell. UFA President Arni Thomson reiterated Parnell’s recognition of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, noting the broadening of export destinations an

United Fishermen of Alaska named retired Homer Fisherman Bob Moss to the group’s Alaska Seafood Industry Hall of Fame. Moss was noted by the group for his efforts as a pioneer in Alaska fisheries for sixty years. He served on the Board of Fisheries, he was heavily involved in the Alaska statehood movement and efforts to organize fishermen to represent themselves in the fisheries management process. Moss addressed the UFA board, recounting his earliest fishing times and the importance of work out

The statewide commercial fishing umbrella association United Fishermen of Alaska, representing 37 fishing associations, has released a set of data sheets for major Alaska communities and boroughs. The group is seeking to provide UFA groups and members with economic information to illustrate the industry’s significance in their communities.

UFA is alarmed at the lack of public awareness about the economic contributions of the fishing and processing industry across Alaska.