Project priorities are aimed at promoting and developing united states fisheries by growing awareness of and demand for products made from united states fishery resources, improving infrastructure,…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded $500,000 to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute on September 1, 2026, under the Saltonstall Kennedy Program (CFDA 11.427) to assess value-added processing methodologies for Alaska seafood products.

The recipient will adapt the 100% Fish Initiative, a model proven profitable within Iceland's ocean cluster, to reduce waste by identifying revenue-generating uses for former waste products in the Alaskan seafood industry. This work supports the Saltonstall Kennedy Program's mandate to promote and develop U.S. fisheries through marketing, research, and development activities funded by import duties on fishery products.

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, a division of the Community & Economic Development agency within the Alaska Department of Commerce, performs the work in Juneau, Alaska. The period of performance runs through June 30, 2028. The award is classified as a Project Grant, with assistance type allowing up to 24-month project durations under competitive review.

Project priorities are aimed at promoting and developing united states fisheries by growing awareness of and demand for products made from united states fishery resources, improving infrastructure, ensuring sustainable harvest and seafood supply, and supporting vibrant recreational fishing opportunities. Specifically, alaska seafood marketing institute and partners will be assessing value-added processing methodologies by adapting models proven profitable to the iceland ocean cluster. Like the iceland ocean cluster, the goal is to adapt the 100% fish initiative, which reduces waste by identifying revenue-generating uses for former waste products.