Institute of Social and Economic Research looking closely at Alaska and worldwide seafood markets, hosting guest speaker Oct. 26, 2012

For a long time, wild fisheries have been the world's last significant hunting industry. But an increasing number of seafood species are now being farmed for commercial production. World seafood markets are in rapid transition, as knowledge from agriculture is used to enhance the competitiveness of aquaculture products throughout the supply chain. These changes, led by farmed salmon, are likely to influence all parts of the seafood market, creating opportunities and challenges for coastal communities-as well as the world's fishing industries.

Upcoming ISER Lunchtime Talk:

ISER hosts Frank Asche, a well-known fisheries economist from the University of Stavanger in Norway, to talk about how he sees the global seafood markets of the future. His presentation "Global Seafood Markets in 2030: Dominated by Aquaculture, with Wild Fish as Niche Market Products?"
When: Friday, Oct. 26, 12 to 1
Where: Conference Room, Fifth Floor, Diplomacy Building

(The Diplomacy Building is at 4500 Diplomacy Drive, at the corner of Tudor Road and Tudor Centre Drive. Free parking. Call 786-7710 if you need directions.)

ISER fisheries economist Gunner Knapp in the news:

Economists Still Uncertain How Farmed Fish Will Affect Wild Salmon Prices

Salmon season yields to 'season for negotiations' on price