A small Juneau startup, Tidal Vision, has developed value-added products from crab shells with a variety of applications. One new one, “High Tide” uses a crab shell extract, chitosan, that enhances plant growth by triggering plants’ natural immune responses. Another product, called Game Meat Protector, is a crab-infused spray that slows meat spoilage, and is being sold to hunters.

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Trident sells “Alaska” in China

In a shift, Trident Seafood says it will start “brand- ing” its seafood sold in China with an Alaska-caught identity to take advantage of increased interest in Alaska wild-caught sh among Chinese consumers. Trident has been selling Alaska sh in China for 20 years but simply as a commodity. The company will offer a digital marketing platform, so consumers can order online.

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Copper River salmon failure

The failure of the Copper River sockeye run is creating major problems for Cordova, where the community geared up for an expected first-of-the-season salmon fishery. The commercial fishery closed May 28 with a low catch of 28,000 sh. Five hundred and twenty permit holders showed up to sh. Meanwhile, the dismal returns have led to eye-popping prices for the sh that are available: Sockeye fillets selling for $49.95 a pound at Pike’s Street Market in Seattle and a whole sh at $156.96 per sh. That’s more than twice the value of a barrel of oil.