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VALDEZ FISHERIES COST RECOVERY UPDATE

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VFDA (Valdez Fisheries Development Association) Update: Between the dates of May 2 and May 10, approximately 166 million Pink salmon fry were released from the net pens at the Solomon Gulch Hatchery. The fry averaged 0.47 grams and the port had a good population of zooplankton to feed on; 90 million remaining fry are going to be released later this week. 1.97 million Coho smolt will be released in the middle of June. VFDA is continuing to make progress on cost recovery harvesting. As of Tuesday morning 7/5, VFDA has achieved approximately 22% of its 2022 pink salmon revenue goal. Average weight from Monday’s harvest was 3.7-pounds. The female percentage averaged 9%. Fishing continues today.

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