ComFish Alaska 2024 will be in person only this year, April 11-13 in Kodiak. Exhibitor booths will be at the Kana Marketplace and the forums will be in the Harbor Room of the Best Western Kodiak Inn. The largest and longest-running commercial fisheries trade show in Alaska, ComFish features important and timely topics especially for folks working in or who are closely connected to the fishing industry. AMCC staff are helping to plan and present at this year’s event. Here’s a summary of where you can find us and what we are sponsoring:
April 10, 4:30-6:30 pm
Fish Taco Night at Kodiak Island Brewery
Celebrate our fishing community and enjoy cod fish tacos with fish harvested by local Kodiak jig fishermen and processed on our working waterfront - and delicious homemade salsas. To-go containers are available for those wishing to enjoy their tacos elsewhere. Suggested donation: $10 for 2 tacos.
April 12, 10-11:15 am
Forum: Our fisheries are changing: How harvester and community led initiatives seek to bolster resilience in Alaskan fishing communities
Efforts are underway in Gulf of Alaska fishing communities to understand and plan for climate change. AMCC staff will be among those presenting about projects underway to enhance the resilience of our vibrant fishing communities and share ideas.
April 12, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch and Learn: Eat Fish, Talk Fish
Join us for free fish chowder, friendly contests and door prizes! AMCC staff will be among those presenting about a new commercial fishing crew apprenticeship program planned for Kodiak in 2025; training and apprenticeship opportunities in the Bristol Bay region and at Kodiak College and updates from the USCG fishing vessel safety program.
Visit comfishak.com for more information and updates. Contact Theresa Peterson at theresa@akmarine.org with questions about the events listed!