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Seafood & Fisheries

The fishing industry, direct-to-consumer seafood, traceability, quality standards, and the tools built to support small-boat fishermen and sustainable catch methods.

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Seafood Industry

A $200B+ global industry. Alaska is the largest U.S. fishery by volume. The Bering Sea pollock fishery alone produces ~3 billion lbs/year.

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Pacific Cloud Seafoods

Jig and line-caught direct-to-consumer seafood company. Connects small-boat Alaskan fishermen to consumers who value traceability and sustainable catch methods.

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Bycatch Crisis

~141 million lbs of bycatch per year in U.S. waters (NOAA). Bycatch reduction through gear selectivity and policy reform is critical for sustainable fisheries.

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Quality Standards

Standards for seafood handling, processing, and freshness. Includes IQF freezing practices, cold chain integrity, and species-specific yield grades.

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Supply Chain

The path from catch to consumer. In sustainable seafood, transparency in the supply chain is a key differentiator from commodity fish products.

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Fish Cost Calculator

Web app for the fishing industry. Calculates yield costs by species and product form. Includes community data pool for benchmarking yield rates across contributors.

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HACCP Helper

Voice-enabled inventory management and HACCP compliance tool for seafood operations. Uses Google Generative AI for voice commands, Firebase for real-time sync.

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Seafood Traceability

System for tracking seafood from catch to consumer. Covers species, catch method, location, fisherman identity, and handling chain.

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NPFMC

North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Sets catch quotas, gear types, seasons, and allocations for federal fisheries in the North Pacific EEZ. Meets 4 times per year.

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ADFG

Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Manages fisheries in Alaska state waters. Enforces regulations protecting rockfish habitat and sustainable harvest.

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NOAA Fisheries

National Marine Fisheries Service. Federal enforcement of Magnuson-Stevens. Documents ~141 million lbs of bycatch per year nationally through observer programs.

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MSC

Marine Stewardship Council. International 'sustainable seafood' certification body. Sets standards for fisheries seeking sustainability certification.

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Fish Alaska Magazine

Alaska fishing industry publication. Platform for small-boat fishermen's perspectives and industry coverage.

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Local Catch Network

National network supporting community-supported fisheries and direct-to-consumer seafood markets.

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Posts // Seafood & Fisheries
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Pacific Cloud Seafoods: From Kodiak Docks to Kitchen Table

I started Pacific Cloud Seafoods because the commodity system undervalued the fish and the fisherman. Eight years later, the mission evolved — but the thread never broke.

Mar 27, 2026
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How I Used AI to Do My Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping nearly buried my seafood business. AI tools turned a dreaded weekly task into something I actually stay on top of.

Mar 25, 2026
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Building Apps for Food Producers with Claude

Food producers need software built by people who understand the walk-in cooler, the fish ticket, and the margin spreadsheet. Claude makes it possible to be both the operator and the builder.

Mar 23, 2026
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Building My Agent Team: Larry, Andy, Mary, Hank, and Frankie

Five AI agents, each with a job. One operator learning what it means to manage a team that never sleeps. Here is how I am building an AI workforce for a one-person operation.

Mar 21, 2026
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The Bycatch Crisis in the Bering Sea

Millions of pounds of non-target species are discarded in U.S. fisheries every year. Understanding why matters for every fisherman and consumer.

Mar 14, 2026
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AI Tools That Actually Work for Small Businesses

Small businesses do not need enterprise AI platforms. They need tools that save two hours a day. Here is what is actually working in a real seafood operation.

Mar 11, 2026
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Traceability Is the Future of Seafood

Most seafood changes hands five or more times before reaching your plate. Traceability technology can close the gap between catch and consumer.

Feb 28, 2026
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The Case for Direct-Market Fishing

Community-supported fisheries and direct sales are giving small-boat fishermen a viable alternative to the commodity market. Here is why it works.

Feb 14, 2026