The seine skiff is used to assist in the pursing process by initially pulling the net away from the boat and back again once the fish are encircled. Helps keep the boat and net from becoming entangled. Usually docked in bays near busy fishing grounds, these barge-like vessels purchase fish from fishing boats. Those who do the initial processing of fish. Term is widely used in floating processors and in onshore plants.
Workers gut, clean, and sort fish.
An entry-level job. Alaska's most valuable fish. They account for almost 30 percent of all harvested salmon. The name red comes from the male's bright red color when spawning. Biggest sockeye harvests occur in Bristol Bay.