FISH 261- Intro to Fish Utilization Coordinator Dr. Scott Smiley, FITC Kodiak Lecturers Dr. Murat Balaban, FITC Dr. Chuck Crapo, MAP & FITC Dr. Brian Himmelbloom, FITC Dr. Alexandra Oliveira, FITC Mr. Mark Witteveen, ADF&G

Expectations Fish 261 Develop a Sound Overview of Alaska’s Fishing Industry a). Know About the Alaskan Environment b). Command of the Different Species c). Command of Different Harvesting Gear d). Rules & The Regulatory Agencies That Set Them e). Brief History of Alaska’s Fishing Industry f). Understand Seafood Composition & Safety g). Understand Seafood Preservation & Quality h). Understand Competition from Aquaculture i). Understand Basics of Seafood Business Develop a Sound Overview of Alaska’s Fishing Industry a). Know About the Alaskan Environment b). Command of the Different Species c). Command of Different Harvesting Gear d). Rules & The Regulatory Agencies That Set Them e). Brief History of Alaska’s Fishing Industry f). Understand Seafood Composition & Safety g). Understand Seafood Preservation & Quality h). Understand Competition from Aquaculture i). Understand Basics of Seafood Business

FISH Course Goals I 1. Knowledge of Alaskan Climate & Geology 2. Knowledge Alaskan Commercial Fisheries 3. Knowledge of Commercial Harvesting Gear

FISH Course Goals II 4. Know Government Fishing Regulations 5. How Fish Become Food 6. Control of Processing Waste

FISH Course Goals III 7. Seafood Composition 8. Seafood Safety 9. Fish Business - Global Markets

FISH Distance Delivered from Kodiak 2. Meets in Fairbanks at 214 O’Neill 3. Class: MWF 9: :15 AM

FISH 261 Websitewww.sfos.uaf.edu/fitc/academicprograms/courses/FSN261/Fish261.html Calendar & Class Material on Website Background Readings Posted on Website Lecture Power Points Posted on Website

FISH Exams Three Midterm Exams February 19, April 2, May 3. Cover Material Since the Last Midterm Cover Material Since the Last Midterm Midterms Each Worth 20% of Final Grade Comprehensive Final Exam 8-10 AM, May AM, May 12 Worth 40% of Final Grade Worth 40% of Final Grade

Fish Utilization Overview I 1. Geological History of Alaska 2. Geography of Alaskan Waters 3. Factors Controlling Fish Populations 4. History of Fishing in Alaska 5. Regulatory Control Over Fishing

Geography of Alaska

Factors Controlling Fish Populations I

Factors Controlling Fish Populations II

Factors Controlling Fish Populations III

History of Fishing in Alaska

Fish Utilization Overview II 6. Humans as Predators in Marine Ecosystems 6. Humans as Predators in Marine Ecosystems 7. Specialized Fishing Vessels 7. Specialized Fishing Vessels 8. Harvesting Gear & Its Use 8. Harvesting Gear & Its Use 9. Alaskan Commercial Species 9. Alaskan Commercial Species 10. On Board Quality Issues - Rigor Mortis

Harvesting Gear & Its Use

Fish Utilization Overview III 11. Fish Cops - NMFS, ADF&G, Coast Guard 12. Processing Regulations 13. Processing Technology 14. Byproducts of Seafood Processing 15. Seafood Composition

Fish Utilization Overview IV 16. Sensory Evaluation 17. Seafood Safety 18. Spoilage 19. Global Markets 20. Wrap-up

Expectations Fish 261 Develop a Sound Overview of Fishing Industry a). Regulatory Agencies That Set the Rules b). Command of the Different Species c). Command of Different Harvesting Gear d). Understand Seafood Preservation & Quality e). Understand Basics of Seafood Business f). Know About Alaskan Environment g). Brief History of Alaska’s Fishing Industry h). Understand Wild Salmon Business i). Understand Competition from Aquaculture Develop a Sound Overview of Fishing Industry a). Regulatory Agencies That Set the Rules b). Command of the Different Species c). Command of Different Harvesting Gear d). Understand Seafood Preservation & Quality e). Understand Basics of Seafood Business f). Know About Alaskan Environment g). Brief History of Alaska’s Fishing Industry h). Understand Wild Salmon Business i). Understand Competition from Aquaculture