Alaska pollock fishery opens strong despite shutdown

US harvesters are optimistic about the 'A' season, with early reports of good sizes and roe volume. The Pacific cod fishery began slower, but opened on time.

Alaska's pollock fisheries survived the US government's longest partial shutdown.
Alaska's pollock fisheries survived the US government's longest partial shutdown.Foto: Shutterstock
Published 30 January 2019, 09:01Updated 31 January 2019, 13:36