Alaska's shrinking wild salmon taking alarming toll on industry revenues

In just seven years, the average size of sockeye salmon harvested in the state has fallen by over 30%, while king salmon sizes have fallen by half.

This year Alaska recorded the smallest average size for all salmon species harvested since 1975 other than pink salmon. — This year Alaska recorded the smallest average size for all salmon species harvested since 1975 other than pink salmon.Photo: BBRSDA

Rachel Sapin

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Published 29 November 2021, 23:04Updated 1 December 2021, 18:24