Sitka has a fish waste problem that could be an opportunity for the right entrepreneur. Two of our three local seafood processors are currently grinding and disposing of their waste in the ocean. However, this may not be able to continue forever due to environmental regulations and other considerations. It is also a waste of a resource that could be made into a variety of marketable products, including: fish meal, pet treats, fertilizer, fish oil capsules, cosmetics, ect.

Sitka has plenty of fish waste that could be an opportunity for the right entrepreneur.  Two of our three local seafood processors are currently grinding and disposing their fish waste  in the ocean.  This fish waste has the potential to be made into a variety of marketable products including: fish meal, fertilizer, fish oil capsules and cosmetics.  

 it is estimated that about 25 percent of the world fishmeal production is coming from fish waste. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) this share is expected to increase further in view of limited wild catches for reduction and expansion of the seafood processing industry. The growing value added products segment is also a significant producer of fish waste. Additionally, aquaculture production has been significantly increasing and adding to the demand for fish based feeds.