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Stories for October 7th 2012

  • Sunday, October 7th 2012 - 13:33 UTC

    Falkland Islands: High catches lower prices

    Cheryl Roberts said: “The Oceanographic conditions have been excellent for the Loligo

    The Falklands fishing industry has encountered the highest Loligo squid catch for 16 years, however, this could negatively affect the price for the industry.

  • Sunday, October 7th 2012 - 12:53 UTC

    World's largest salmon lands in Anchorage

    Alaska Airlines reveals its fish-patterned Boeing 737-800 (N559AS) dubbed “Salmon-Thirty-Salmon II.” (Photo by Alaska Airlines)

    The world's largest 'salmon' -- a plane -- landed in Anchorage this week at a full 91,000 lb before an audience of hundreds of Alaska Airlines employees and seafood industry executives. Measuring nearly 129 ft, the fish-themed Boeing 737-800 is the most elaborately decorated commercial aircraft and is meant to celebrate the partnership of Alaska Airlines and the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI).