From Bristol Bay to Kodiak and Prince William Sound to Southeast, 98% of the United States' wild salmon comes from Alaska waters. To honor this fish, the state is recognizing the annual Alaska Wild Salmon Day and celebrating the fishermen, industry and fish that are crucial to Alaskans and seafood fans worldwide. Alaska is home to five wild species of salmon: king, coho, sockeye, keta and pink, all of which are sustainably harvested to the highest global standards. Alaska Wild Salmon Day is a reminder of the importance to #AskForAlaska or look for “Alaska” on packaging and signage whenever choosing salmon to guarantee it is wild and sustainable.
“Alaska Wild Salmon Day recognizes not only our iconic salmon, but also the importance of origin and sustainability,” said Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Executive Director Jeremy Woodrow. “Like all Alaska seafood, our salmon is harvested in compliance with rigorous management measures that ensure the sustainability of both the fishery and the entire surrounding marine ecosystem. Because of this dedication to sustainable management, all seafood lovers can confidently choose Alaska wild salmon knowing that it comes from the best managed fisheries in the world.”