Migrating Alaskan pollock are creating the potential for a new dispute with Russia
Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 13:56
in Earth & Climate
The popular fish appear to be moving to higher latitudes as waters warm. A billion-dollar industry is at stake. America's biggest catch lands here and at nearby ports every year: more than 2 billion pounds of Alaskan pollock to feed a global appetite for fish sticks, fast-food sandwiches and imitation crabmeat.
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