As the Alaska pollock fleet ages and Russia zooms ahead, can anything be done to catch up?

Some in the US seafood industry fear the fleet has now fallen too far behind.

Alaska pollock producers are facing increasing costs operating aging vessels while Russia zooms ahead with a new fleet.
Alaska pollock producers are facing increasing costs operating aging vessels while Russia zooms ahead with a new fleet.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 4 February 2025, 21:58Updated 5 February 2025, 15:22
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