Pandemic has cost Alaska seafood industry a stunning $50 million, while wreaking havoc on markets

Alaska salmon and pollock were both deeply impacted by COVID-19 this year.

Rough waters. The American Triumph, one of American Seafoods' factory trawlers, was among the vessels to have crew infected with COVID-19. — Rough waters. The American Triumph, one of American Seafoods' factory trawlers, was among the vessels to have crew infected with COVID-19.Foto: American Seafoods

Rachel Sapin

Published 11 November 2020, 01:27Updated 11 November 2020, 13:28

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