November 4, 2022 — As the top fishing port by volume in the nation, fishing runs in the veins of Unalaska.
Officials say that nearly everyone in the city relies on the robust seafood industry.
“Our only industry is our fishing industry. So everything that goes on in communities are related,” said Frank Kelty, the Fishery consultant for the City of Unalaska.
For decades, the snow crab industry was of critical importance to the city. However, in the past few years, the industry has been experiencing lower catch volumes.