Over $65,000 worth of pollock roe was seized by the Coast Guard after uncovering federal fishing violations.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Over $65,000 worth of pollock roe — or fish eggs — was seized by the Coast Guard last month after it uncovered federal fishing violations on an Alaska fishing boat.boarded the catcher-processor ship Northern Eagle after a pre-boarding audit by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement revealed major discrepancies between the vessel’s production reports and electronic logbook.
A palleted stack of Pollock Roe Boxes from the catcher-processor vessel Northern Eagle is photographed in Dutch Harbor March 28, 2026. The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche seized approximately 5.4 metric tons of unreported pollock roe from the Northern Eagle approximately 17 miles north of Dutch Harbor. It was confirmed through the logs that the vessel recorded less catch in its logbook than the vessel’s reported production weight, according to the Coast Guard press release. The production weight exceeded its reported catch weight by 1,223 metric tons, equivalent to almost 2.7 million pounds. A Pollock Roe Box from the catcher-processor vessel Northern Eagle is photographed in Dutch Harbor March 28, 2026. The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche seized approximately 5.4 metric tons of unreported pollock roe from the Northern Eagle approximately 17 miles north of Dutch Harbor. The investigation also uncovered evidence from a previous voyage indicating the underreporting and offloading of approximately 12.4 metric tons of pollock roe, valued at an estimated $150,000. The crew observed the offload and documented 11,524 boxes of pollock roe, which was 241 boxes more than what was officially declared in the vessel’s production report, according to the press release. “As a cooperative enforcement partner, we collaborate closely with the Coast Guard to identify and address suspected and known violations at sea,” Benjamin Cheeseman, assistant director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement, Alaska Division, said. “The Coast Guard’s support was key to uncovering these violations on the water where they occurred, and our partnership remains essential to protecting our nation from those who break the law.”A Coast Guard aircrew observes the catcher-processor vessel Northern Eagle approximately 17 miles north of Dutch Harbor March 28, 2026. The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche seized approximately 5.4 metric tons of unreported pollock roe, valued at over $65,000, after uncovering significant violations of federal fishing regulations aboard the Northern Eagle. “The integrity of fisheries data is paramount for the sustainability of our nation’s living marine resources,” Capt. Tyson Scofield, commanding officer of the Waesche, said in a press release. “This seizure highlights the Coast Guard’s commitment to enforcing federal law with our partner agencies to ensure a level playing field for all fishermen who follow the rules. I am extremely proud of the WaescheThe Coast Guard will work with NOAA Fisheries OLE for further investigation and potential prosecution.Neighbor describes ‘frightening’ Anchorage standoff that ended in deadly shooting, house fire
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